Jose H. Cortes, Jr. as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Telecom Service Bureau, Inc. (“TSB”), a privately held, Eligible Telecommunication Carrier (“ETC”) management and distribution company, oversees growth and strategic planning for several ETC and ETC distribution companies in Oklahoma, California, Mississippi, North Dakota, Washington, and Minnesota. From launching new brands in new markets, to expanding existing brands in existing markets, Jose is recognized for having a credible voice in the decision making process, and for his disciplined approach in applying sound business judgement to every decision made.
Previously, as an attorney and shareholder at Blanchard, Merriam, Adel & Kirkland, P.A., the largest law firm in Ocala, Florida, Jose focused his practice on contract law, business and corporate law, business and corporate litigation, and general counsel representation, representing several large healthcare providers and a number of regional and national lenders. In 2009, Jose began to represent TSB, an entity working in the heavily regulated telecommunication industry and employing more than 350 employees. First engaged as its corporate attorney, Jose quickly moved into oversees its Business Development, Compliance, Human Resources, and Accounting Departments, as well as managing its legal representation, financial affairs, and credit facilities and lender relationships.
Cortes was a founding member of American Fresh Farms, LLC, where he worked closely with Laurel Capital Partners to raise $12 Million Dollars of private equity, $18 Million Dollars of debt financing, and $7 Million Dollars of governmental incentives from the City of Ocala and State of Florida.
Jose is a member of the Florida Bar, and holds: (i) a BBA in Finance from the University of Miami; (ii) an MBA from Brock School of Business, Samford University; and (iii) a JD from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. Jose serves on several Boards of Directors.
