
Jack started his career in finance at Bankers Trust and went on to become the top revenue producer at EF Hutton, First Boston and Lazard Freres. At Lazard, Jack founded and formed the Firm's High Yield Bond and Distressed Debt Trading business. Prior to starting JVD Properties, Jack was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Wexford Capital.
Jack currently splits his time between south Florida and Vermont, where he owns and operates the Fort Ticonderoga Ferry. This historic ferry has been in continuous operation since 1759. Jack has served as the Town of Manalapan Commissioner on both their Architectural Commission and Town Council as well as Mayor Pro Tem.