Shad is Founder and Chairman of ABCoA, Inc., a company he founded in 1983. A pioneer in the BHPH technology industry, Shad created both the AMS and Deal Pack softwares, in addition to more than 54,000 programs over the past 35 years. He patented credit inquiry and reporting via the Internet, worked with Tom O’Connell to discover the IRS loopholes that made the Related Finance Company possible, and has never lost an IRS litigation. Mr. Hedy programmed for various industries – healthcare, public accounting, construction, automotive, and financial services. He realized the need for automation and standardization in the used car industry after working with a prominent car dealer in North Florida. With a focus on total solutions and superior service, Mr. Hedy created AMS, a Unix-based application that debuted in 1983, and Deal Pack, a Windows-based software that launched in 2000. Mr. Hedy leads the strategy and growth of ABCoA and continues to develop industry standards. He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida and Jones Business College.

Jonathan Hedy is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and the son of Shad and Evelyn Hedy. As President, Jonathan oversees daily operations and major initiatives, while developing the strategy and driving performance, of ABCoA and its subsidiaries. Jonathan has held roles in every department at ABCoA, where he learned each aspect of the company, the industry it promotes, and customers it serves. He has two decades of experience in the automotive, finance, and technology industries – a period which relocated him from Jacksonville to San Francisco and Manhattan. Jonathan’s interest in the subprime finance community drives his desire to make positive contributions consistent with the community’s founding principles and long-term interests. Jonathan has always balanced an open mind with respect for tradition, an ability to discover new solutions with the decisiveness and consistency to achieve results. Awarded “30 Under 30,” recognized by two U.S. Presidents, and Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Jonathan graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Jonathan is a frequent speaker at industry compliance and technology conferences.

Evie is Vice President at ABCoA, Inc. She has managed the company’s marketing and sales channels since 2001. Prior to this role, Evie worked as the marketing executive secretary with Burns and Roe, then moved to marketing assistant at Crowley American Transport, where she was rapidly promoted to the customer service then telemarketing sales departments. Mrs. Hedy began with only a single Deal Pack customer in the state of Georgia. Today, her territory spans 48 states and six countries worldwide. Support after the sale is imperative to Evie, and she takes pride in knowing that the ABCoA team stands behind her all the way. Evie holds an Associate’s degree from Jones Business College.

Daniel D. Akel concentrates on tax, corporate, and business law; mergers and acquisitions; estate planning, probate and trust; and real estate.

Daniel D. Akel concentrates his practice on business and corporate law, including the formation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and limited partnerships; preparation of business and commercial transaction agreements; partnership, shareholder and LLC operating agreements; mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate including sales, acquisitions, and leasing.

He also assists clients with the preparation of wills and revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and other estate planning documents designed to obtain the maximum tax advantages for the lifetime and testamentary transfer of wealth.

Dan Akel is both an attorney and certified public accountant. Received an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.

Tomasz Jablonski’s first contribution at ABCoA was a BASIC-to-C compiler that allowed a mid-1980s migration of the first versions of company’s software from Basic to ‘C’ language. This allowed the company to expand the product line from personal computers to large multiuser servers based on various versions of UNIX. Since then, Tomasz has contributed to various ABCoA projects, including the Digital Loan Jacket and cyclCRM customer relationship management. Among other Tomasz’s accomplishments are software within the area of nuclear medicine, for radiation therapy (RADPLAN) and noninvasive measurements of Regional Cerebral Blood Flow (rCBF), development of a new UNIX compatible hard real-time operating system (System Six), and numerous Web Applications. When not sitting in front of a computer, Tomasz enjoys hiking, off-piste skiing and all forms of classical and progressive rock music.

Jillian joined the ABCoA family in July 2011. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida as a 4th generation Floridian and is a graduate of Florida State Community College. She loves spending time with her family (husband, 2 sons and 3 dogs), fishing, traveling, watching football, cooking and spending time with friends.

Amir has been with the company for combined 12 years. He played the violin professionally for 13 years and was a member of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra at the age of 18. He loves fishing and the great outdoors.