Howard Kaplan

Executive Vice President Business Development at Avenu

Howard Kaplan has an extensive work experience spanning various industries. Howard currently holds the position of Executive Vice President of Business Development at Avenu, LLC | IntroLend™ since April 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Real Estate Broker at Lewis and Kirk Realty starting from February 2023. Howard has also served as the Managing Director at Xpectations, LLC since 2004. In addition, they have experience as a Broker In Charge at The CBA Group from October 2019. Furthermore, they have worked as a Business Manager at AJA Family Properties since 2009.

Moreover, Howard Kaplan has contributed to the real estate sector by working as a Real Estate Broker and Director of Finance at Charlotte Investment Homes between October 2016 and January 2020. Howard also served as a Sea Tow Franchise Owner, acting as the Owner and Captain from April 2006 to April 2019. Notably, they excelled as a Service Manager at MarineMax from April 2012 to March 2014, where they managed a team of 22 direct reports and oversaw customer vessel servicing and marina facility management.

Furthermore, Howard Kaplan has experience in franchise development, having worked at America In-Home from September 2007 to February 2009 in the same role. Howard also held a similar role at Quiznos from 2006 to 2007. Overall, Howard Kaplan's work experience showcases a diverse skill set with a focus on business development, real estate, franchise development, and management.

Howard Kaplan attended Tufts University from 1987 to 1991 where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School from 1999 to 2002 and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance and Strategy.

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  • Executive Vice President Business Development

    April, 2020 - present