Who is Adam Kidan?

• A successful entrepreneur in the Washington, DC and New York City Metro areas

• Founder of ChartwellBusiness Advisors

• An active community leader

• Involved in politics

Adam Kidan: Successful Entrepreneur

• Fresh out of law school, Adam opened up his own law practice, Duncan, Fish, Bergson and Kidan.

• Brought the first 1-800-MATTRESS to Washington, DC.

– Served over 2 million customers.

– America’s leading tele-retailer for mattresses.

Adam Kidan and Chartwell Business Advisors

• Founded by Adam in 2002.

• Mission of Chartwell: to be the best advisor and business brokerage company out there.

• Various clients of Chartwell:

– Well-known professional sports franchises

– Large staffing companies

– An important media company

Adam Kidan: Community Leader

• Living in DC, Adam was co-chair of DC Cares.– Largest coordinator of volunteer work in the DC Metro

area.

• Board member for the Greater Washington Urban League.– Founded with the mission of increasing the economic and

political empowerment of minorities in the DC Metro area.

• Board member of the Laurel Regional Hospital.• Board member of the Washington Performing Arts

Society.– Has been operating for over 40 years to support local

artists in the DC Metro Area.

Adam Kidan’s Political Activity

• Adam believes that it is extremely important to be involved in your community’s political process.

• Was the Chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce PAC.

• Co-chaired Mayor Williams’ transition team.• Contributed to the political community through

working on the Workforce Investment Council.– Directly appointed to this position by Mayor Williams

himself.

• Delegate to the 2000 Republican National Convention.