Jim Balaschak

Jim, a Florida native, graduated from UCF in 1986 with a BSBA in Finance and an MBA in 1992.
Jim founded Applicant Screening And Processing (ASAP) in 1993 to screen tenants for the multi-family industry.
ASAP developed its own database of public records on evictions and criminal records and the industry’s first Windows software.
While expanding the business, Jim also served as President for the National Association of Screening Agencies.
Jim sold the company to Choicepoint (NYSE:CPS) in 2003, and helped manage a merger of three companies.
He was awarded the UCF Alumni Professional Achievement Award in 2005, and inducted into the UCF College of Business Hall Fame in 2007 Jim has become an active investor in public and private companies, as well as, an angel investor in numerous start-ups.
Jim served on the board and screening committee for Florida Angel Nexus, and has judged numerous business plans competitions/ pitch events.
Jim volunteers for several organizations including the UCF College of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.