The K Team, LLC Acquires J&E Business Group
September 18, 2025
The K Team, LLC, led by Kristi (Yodis) May, has acquired J&E Business Group, a Lancaster-area business brokerage co-founded by Harry Jefferies and Larry Etherton. The founders will remain in advisory roles as The K Team modernizes and expands J&E's marketing, systems, and service offerings to better serve Mid-Atlantic small-business owners preparing to grow or exit.
- Buyers
- The K Team, LLC
- Targets
- J&E Business Group
- Sellers
- Harry Jefferies, Larry Etherton
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
Explore More
Related Acquisitions
-
JER HR Group Acquires Willis HR LLC
December 1, 2022
Staffing & HR
JER HR Group LLC has acquired Willis HR LLC, a small HR consulting firm founded in 2014 that serves SMB and nonprofit clients. The acquisition brings Willis HR’s client portal and consulting capabilities into JER HR Group’s HR Services division and is intended to expand JER’s service offerings and HCM technology footprint nationwide.
-
CloudScale365 Acquires Your Tech Team, LLC
January 4, 2024
IT Services
CloudScale365 has acquired Your Tech Team, LLC, a Warren, New Jersey–based regional provider of managed IT and technology consulting services. The deal expands CloudScale365’s presence in the Tri-State/Northeast market and brings Your Tech Team’s managed services, cybersecurity and cloud capabilities and client relationships into CloudScale365’s platform; owner Richard O’Keefe will join as Managing Director of the Tri‑State Market.
-
Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Majority Stake in JEGS Automotive
December 1, 2021
E-Commerce
Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group acquired a majority position in JEGS Automotive, a national online retailer and distributor of high-performance aftermarket auto parts and accessories. The Coughlin family will remain significant minority shareholders; Greenbriar plans to support product and market expansion while enhancing JEGS' technology and distribution capabilities.
-
The E-J Group Acquires State Electric Corporation
November 22, 2024
Construction
The E-J Group has acquired State Electric Corporation, a Bedford, Massachusetts-based full-service electrical contractor. State Electric will retain its name and leadership and will join E-J to strengthen the buyer's Northeast presence and expand capabilities in healthcare, life sciences, power, transportation and renewable energy projects.
-
J.S. Held Acquires Kenzie Consulting Group
January 11, 2024
Consulting
Global consulting firm J.S. Held has acquired Kenzie Consulting Group, bringing forensic delay, timeline and quantum expertise (led by Joseph Bond) into its Builder's Risk (CAR/EAR) practice. The deal expands J.S. Held’s construction insurance claims advisory capabilities in London and strengthens services to insurers, attorneys and parties to construction contracts across EMEA and worldwide.
-
Keystone Partners Acquires The Ayers Group from Kelly Services
June 12, 2024
Staffing & HR
Keystone Partners, a Silver Oak Services Partners portfolio company, has acquired The Ayers Group, a New York–headquartered leader in executive coaching, leadership development and outplacement services, from Kelly Services, Inc. The acquisition expands Keystone's capabilities and presence in the New York metropolitan area and strengthens its career management and leadership development offerings.
Track M&A activity that matters to you
Get real-time deal alerts, build buyer lists with AI, and access our full acquisition database. Start your free trial today.