FLORIDA PAWNBROKERS ASSOCIATION - Key Persons
Adam was born in Long Island, New York to a Pawnbroking family. Starting at the age of 5, Adam worked at the pawn counter alongside 30 year industry veterans. He started making his loans and sales at the age of 7. After years of learning how to proficiently pawn and sell, Adam attended Colgate University and received a Bachelors of Art with concentration in Economics and Musicology. Upon graduation, Adam relocated to Florida with his brother Josh to open pawn shops. He brought his pawn and sales expertise to the industry, paving the way for the eventual expansion of his and his brothers company throughout Broward County, Florida. They currently own six pawn shops.
Alex Folmar is a second-generation pawnbroker from Tallahassee, Florida. His family owned business, Folmar�s Gun & Pawn, was established there by his father, Mark Folmar, in 1978. Much like his father, pawnbroking has been Folmar�s life�s work. He began working at the family pawn store as a teenager and today manages two locations and over a dozen team members. He began a full-time career at Folmar�s after graduating with a bachelor�s degree from Florida State University in 2006. Folmar is an expert watch and diamond buyer and has vast experience in the marketing and finance side of the pawn business. In addition to helping steer the family stores, Folmar is also an engaging leader in his community. He is a graduate of Leadership Tallahassee Class 37 and of the Jim Moran Institute�s Small Business Executive Program. Folmar is also on the Board of Directors for the Florida Pawnbrokers Association and a member of the National Pawnbrokers Association. When not working at the Folmar�s stores, he is most often found spending time with his family. Folmar is a proud husband to his wife Kelly and father of two children, Madison and Carter. He is an avid outdoorsman and greatly enjoys exploring the landscapes of Florida with his wife and kids.
Josh was born in Long Island, New York to a powerhouse Pawnbroking family. From an early age, he enjoyed learning the inner workings of the pawn industry especially the technological aspect. He learned computer systems and networking from his father, Jeff, who served as CFO of Gem Financial services. After learning the trade firsthand, Josh attended Union College in New York to further his understanding of technical systems and received a Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering and a minor in Math. Upon graduation, Josh relocated to Florida and opened his first pawn shop with his brother Adam bringing his technical expertise to the pawn industry and innovating the way in which computers are used to operate a small thriving business. The brothers now own six pawn shops throughout Broward County Florida.