Chad Barton

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📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2024
VC🌍 United States
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Board Member
Mar 2024
Ally Building Solutions is a resource partner to home builders, providing customized solutions, products and services. We assist throughout the construction process to shorten build cycles, save money and close homes. Ally Building Solutions provides flooring products and quality installation, a full line of window treatments, a wide range of cabinetry, countertops, appliances, wire shelving and glass enclosure products, as well as design studio solutions for new home builders in greater Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and Ft Myers. Through hard work, dedication and attention to detail, Ally has built a stellar reputation of strong integrity, quality products, and excellent customer service.
Board Member
Jan 2021
We provide American businesses and Government organizations access to an untapped network of global talent for essential roles. We support global talent on their path to travel, live and work in the United States. BDV Solutions, LLC ("BDV") is the largest independent third party provider of EB-3 employee sponsor consulting and case management services in the U.S., focusing on unskilled (entry level) labor solutions for U.S. businesses. BDV Solutions finds foreign national workers to fill job openings at U.S. companies experiencing chronic labor shortages. BDV works with the top immigration law firms to assist non-immigrant visa holders adjust their visa status in the U.S. from an eligible non-immigrant visa to EB-3 permanent residency Green Card as well as those living outside of the U.S. through Consulate Process. What Makes us Unique There are no middle-men with BDV Solutions. We dont work with agents or country reps. BDV Solutions is here to support you directly throughout the entire process. Our company is based in the United States. We do have staff members who speak Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Russian, Slovak, Czech, Italian, Haitian Kreyol, and Vietnamese. We prioritize transparency! The BDV Solutions team places high importance on transparency throughout the process and the current state of immigration. We always keep our clients informed on any changes in their case. We dont guarantee you a Green Card, because we know it is impossible to guarantee a U.S. Green Card. With our years of experience with the EB-3 Unskilled Visa, we understand how to address many different situations that may arise during your case. Our team knows how to best support you and your case. BDV Solutions goes above and beyond to support their clients throughout this process. Our goals are the same, for our clients to achieve permanent residence in the United States.
Board Member
Jan 2021
Vanteo is the trusted partner for organizations seeking international hiring, workforce mobility, and cultural exchange. We deliver end-to-end talent acquisition services through legally compliant and ethically managed programs, working closely with federal and state governments to ensure seamless execution. Our approach combines workforce solutions for qualified candidates and essential workers with cultural exchange programs that foster international learning. With a team of former visa officers, immigration attorneys, and government relations experts, we manage the complete talent journey from sourcing to post-placement support. Having served more than 400 enterprises, Vanteo transforms workforce challenges into competitive advantages by integrating regulatory expertise, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence. We deliver talent solutions that align with organizational culture and drive measurable business results - providing speed without sacrifice and strategic advantage that compounds over time. Services • International talent solutions for specialized professionals • Essential worker programs (H-2A, H-2B) • EB-3 permanent residence visa programs • Cultural exchange programs (J-1 visas) • Visa documentation and process management • Embassy coordination and interview preparation • Arrival management and relocation support • Ongoing compliance and support services • Government relations and regulatory consulting • Strategic workforce planning and consulting Vanteo is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Investor/Operator
Apr 2020
Astara, formed in 2020, is an integrated team of investors and operators whose individual members have worked together for years. With over 100 years of cumulative experience in the middle market, the individual members of the Astara team have participated in control equity investments in over 20 companies and held C-level positions in 12 companies through every phase of the business cycle. We will target a range of sectors where we have deep experience including building products, business & industrial services, forest products, packaging & converting, food processing & distribution, aerospace & defense, and niche manufacturing. As a value-oriented and special-situations investor, Astara seeks to invest in sectors experiencing dislocation or in companies that are undergoing, or need to undergo, significant transformation. Many of our investments will leverage a catalyst that allows us to invest with a margin of safety. These transactions may include carve outs, restructurings, or buyouts of companies experiencing operational challenges where our investment creates the opportunity to improve the business.
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2024
Board Member
Mar 2024
Ally Building Solutions is a resource partner to home builders, providing customized solutions, products and services. We assist throughout the construction process to shorten build cycles, save money and close homes. Ally Building Solutions provides flooring products and quality installation, a full line of window treatments, a wide range of cabinetry, countertops, appliances, wire shelving and glass enclosure products, as well as design studio solutions for new home builders in greater Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and Ft Myers. Through hard work, dedication and attention to detail, Ally has built a stellar reputation of strong integrity, quality products, and excellent customer service.
2022
Board Member
Nov 2022
Since 1983, Del-Air has established itself as one of Central Florida’s leading Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC providers. At Del-Air our team of expert technicians offer honest, fast, and reliable services our clients can count on to be done right the first time. Our success is built on the dedication of our team, and we take pride in fostering a work environment that values teamwork, growth, and excellence. We invest in our employees with continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive culture.
2021
Board Member
Jan 2021
We provide American businesses and Government organizations access to an untapped network of global talent for essential roles. We support global talent on their path to travel, live and work in the United States. BDV Solutions, LLC ("BDV") is the largest independent third party provider of EB-3 employee sponsor consulting and case management services in the U.S., focusing on unskilled (entry level) labor solutions for U.S. businesses. BDV Solutions finds foreign national workers to fill job openings at U.S. companies experiencing chronic labor shortages. BDV works with the top immigration law firms to assist non-immigrant visa holders adjust their visa status in the U.S. from an eligible non-immigrant visa to EB-3 permanent residency Green Card as well as those living outside of the U.S. through Consulate Process. What Makes us Unique There are no middle-men with BDV Solutions. We dont work with agents or country reps. BDV Solutions is here to support you directly throughout the entire process. Our company is based in the United States. We do have staff members who speak Portuguese, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Russian, Slovak, Czech, Italian, Haitian Kreyol, and Vietnamese. We prioritize transparency! The BDV Solutions team places high importance on transparency throughout the process and the current state of immigration. We always keep our clients informed on any changes in their case. We dont guarantee you a Green Card, because we know it is impossible to guarantee a U.S. Green Card. With our years of experience with the EB-3 Unskilled Visa, we understand how to address many different situations that may arise during your case. Our team knows how to best support you and your case. BDV Solutions goes above and beyond to support their clients throughout this process. Our goals are the same, for our clients to achieve permanent residence in the United States.
Board Member
Jan 2021
Vanteo is the trusted partner for organizations seeking international hiring, workforce mobility, and cultural exchange. We deliver end-to-end talent acquisition services through legally compliant and ethically managed programs, working closely with federal and state governments to ensure seamless execution. Our approach combines workforce solutions for qualified candidates and essential workers with cultural exchange programs that foster international learning. With a team of former visa officers, immigration attorneys, and government relations experts, we manage the complete talent journey from sourcing to post-placement support. Having served more than 400 enterprises, Vanteo transforms workforce challenges into competitive advantages by integrating regulatory expertise, cultural intelligence, and operational excellence. We deliver talent solutions that align with organizational culture and drive measurable business results - providing speed without sacrifice and strategic advantage that compounds over time. Services • International talent solutions for specialized professionals • Essential worker programs (H-2A, H-2B) • EB-3 permanent residence visa programs • Cultural exchange programs (J-1 visas) • Visa documentation and process management • Embassy coordination and interview preparation • Arrival management and relocation support • Ongoing compliance and support services • Government relations and regulatory consulting • Strategic workforce planning and consulting Vanteo is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
2020
Investor/Operator
Apr 2020
Astara, formed in 2020, is an integrated team of investors and operators whose individual members have worked together for years. With over 100 years of cumulative experience in the middle market, the individual members of the Astara team have participated in control equity investments in over 20 companies and held C-level positions in 12 companies through every phase of the business cycle. We will target a range of sectors where we have deep experience including building products, business & industrial services, forest products, packaging & converting, food processing & distribution, aerospace & defense, and niche manufacturing. As a value-oriented and special-situations investor, Astara seeks to invest in sectors experiencing dislocation or in companies that are undergoing, or need to undergo, significant transformation. Many of our investments will leverage a catalyst that allows us to invest with a margin of safety. These transactions may include carve outs, restructurings, or buyouts of companies experiencing operational challenges where our investment creates the opportunity to improve the business.
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