
A Strategic Vision Rooted in Innovation & Execution
SeaVest Companies was built to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges through entrepreneurial solutions. We support emerging and mid-market companies across six verticals with capital, operational support, and strategic direction.
Our mission is clear: deliver scalable, sustainable solutions with measurable impact — from product innovation to infrastructure development.

What Makes SeaVest Different
Our Leadership

Darryl K. Seabolt
Founder, Visionary, U.S. Army Veteran
Darryl epitomizes seasoned professionalism, boasting a distinguished career spanning diverse industries and roles. Presently, he serves as a pivotal member and independent consultant at SeaVest Consulting Services LLC, since 2019.
His tenure includes significant contributions to Cave Run Lake Resort as a visionary in business development and land development from 2015 to 2020.
Prior to his current job, Darryl held key leadership positions at SeaVest Capital Holdings LLC where he served as both a business development strategist and compliance officer between 2010 and 2017. His expertise extends to the real estate sector, as a sales associate at Future Home Realty Inc. from 2005 to 2010.
Darryl’s entrepreneurial spirit flourished as he spearheaded Earth Bound Developers Inc. from 2005 to 2006, focusing on innovative land development ventures.
Prior to his tenure in the lending industry, Darryl honed his skills in renewable energy development, energy management, recycling technologies, and environmental services.
Darryl’s commitment to service extends beyond the professional realm, evidenced by his distinguished military career in the United States Army Reserves. During his 14-year tenure, he served in Operation Desert Storm and attained the esteemed rank of SFC E7, garnering various accolades for his exemplary service.
Darryl attended Morehead State University with brief studies in Real Estate Law and Business Law. Darryl also attended various specialize studies at GE Lighting Insitute and Energy Management Programs, during his time in the construction industry Darryl has applied himself in continued education and safety to include 40hr Hazardous Material Handling and holds several licenses and certifications, including OSHA Construction 30 Certification, AHA CPR and First Aid. He previously held a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License (SL 3134594) and Mortgage Broker License (MB 0614763).

Dr. Anne Foster MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG
Chief Strategy Officer, Co-Chairperson
Dr. Anne Foster stands as a dynamic force at the nexus of healthcare and business, wielding a wealth of experience across academic, clinical, governmental, and corporate realms. With a distinguished career spanning diverse sectors, Dr. Foster has left an indelible mark on the landscape of healthcare innovation and leadership.
In her most recent role as Vice-President and Chief Clinical Strategy Officer at the University of California Health, a mammoth $18 billion health system, Dr. Foster orchestrated transformative initiatives in clinical quality, population health, and student wellness across a sprawling ten-campus network.
Prior to her tenure at UC Health, Dr. Foster served as the Chief Medical Officer at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, where her visionary leadership guided the establishment of a flagship medical center and steered the organization through critical junctures such as the COVID-19 response and governmental relations. Her illustrious career also includes influential roles as Chief Medical Officer at Southwest Care and within Medicaid in New Mexico, where she wielded her expertise as the health architect and the steward of clinical oversight for a program with an annual budget of $7 billion.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Foster is a prolific author and presenter, with a repertoire of impactful publications in esteemed academic journals and captivating lectures delivered at prestigious institutions and conferences worldwide. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she possesses extensive experience in global health and health policy, further enhancing her multifaceted contributions to the field.
Dr. Foster’s academic journey is equally impressive, culminating in a Master of Public Health degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a specialization in Health Policy and Management. She further honed her expertise through specialized training in Clinical Research at the University of California, San Francisco, before earning her MD from the University of New Mexico, where she was honored with induction into the esteemed Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Anne is the Founder/Producer of Dragonfly Media Group with more than 20 years executive experience in project management that includes media production (radio, film, video, news, educational media, apps).
In essence, Dr. Anne Foster epitomizes excellence in healthcare leadership, melding unparalleled expertise with a relentless commitment to advancing the frontiers of healthcare innovation and delivery on a global scale.

Vipul Patel
Chief Investment Officer
Vipul Patel serves as Chief Investment Officer, overseeing investment strategy, capital allocation, and risk management across a diversified platform operating at the intersection of finance, real estate, technology, mining, and manufacturing. He brings more than two decades of experience originating, evaluating, structuring, and executing complex real-asset and operating-business investments throughout the United States.
Mr. Patel has analyzed, transacted, or advised on billions in assets across hospitality, commercial real estate, infrastructure-adjacent projects, manufacturing, industrial and resource-based investments. His background includes senior transactional and advisory roles with HREC Investment Advisors, where he executed and supported numerous single-asset and portfolio transactions nationwide, as well as prior experience with American Express’ Strategic Relationship Group (Lodging Industry Development) and the New Jersey Hotel & Motel Association. His work has spanned acquisitions, dispositions, repositionings, portfolio optimization, and financing advisory for private equity sponsors, institutional investors, special servicers, REITs, developers, and global family offices.
In addition to his principal investment experience, Mr. Patel has held institutional roles within the financial and healthcare sectors, including positions at JPMorgan Chase, where he completed the firm’s Risk Execution and Management Training Program, City National Bank, and Cigna Health. These roles provided deep exposure to enterprise risk frameworks, credit and balance-sheet management, governance standards, and regulated operating environments—expertise that informs his disciplined approach to investment underwriting and capital stewardship.
Mr. Patel holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management, with a concentration in Lodging and Resort Operations, from New York University’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management. While hospitality remains a core foundation of his career, his investment focus has broadened to include industrial manufacturing, advanced materials, mining and natural-resource assets, and technology-enabled platforms, with an emphasis on scalable operations, durable cash flows, and long-term value creation.
As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Patel is recognized for his methodical, risk-aware approach, integrating institutional-grade underwriting, cross-sector insight, and strategic execution. He is known for navigating complex investment environments with rigor and adaptability while aligning capital deployment with long-term operational and fiduciary objectives.

David Jarvis
Chief Operating Officer
David Jarvis serves as the Chief Operating Officer, bringing forward-thinking leadership, serial entrepreneur, and seasoned consultant with over 30 years of hands-on experience in sales, business development, and operational execution across diverse industries of finance, real estate, technology, mining, and manufacturing. Known for his ability to streamline complex processes and drive measurable value to the bottom line, David has earned a reputation as a strategic force in both startup and growth-stage environments.
Over the past eight years, David has served as General Partner in multiple venture capital funds, where he played a pivotal role in raising over $115 million to fuel innovation in technology, healthcare, and emerging markets. His unique strength lies in his ability to connect the dots, aligning strategy, capital, and execution while inspiring cross-functional teams toward a unified vision.
With a vast outlook on what’s possible and a knack for turning ideas into scalable realities, David is committed to helping founders, investors, and organizations realize their full potential while serving his own entrepreneurial engagements.
and a proven record of operational excellence in the organization. A serial entrepreneur and seasoned consultant with more than 30 years of hands-on experience, David has built his career across sales, business development, and complex operational execution in multiple industries. His ability to streamline processes, optimize performance, and deliver measurable value has made him a strategic force in both startup and growth-stage environments.
Over the past eight years, David has also served as a General Partner in several venture capital funds, where he played a central role in raising more than $115 million to accelerate innovation in technology, healthcare, and emerging markets. His unique strength lies in connecting strategy, capital, and execution—aligning stakeholders and inspiring cross-functional teams around a unified vision.
With a broad perspective on what’s possible and a talent for transforming ideas into scalable realities, David remains committed to helping founders, investors, and organizations reach their full potential while continuing to advance his own entrepreneurial ventures.

Paul Akre, CPA
Director of SeaVest Ag Group
Paul is the Founder of Primiceriatus, focusing on families, their businesses, and their unique challenges. Identifying their goals and defining their “Why” all while nurturing tactics that are purpose-driven.
Paul was raised on a dairy farm and understands the vast challenges in agriculture facing the family Farm. Paul has significant experience in financial management with over 35 years in asset management and the capital markets.
Paul has participated in several start-ups, workouts, turn-arounds, and M&A transactions. Paul is intimately familiar with the challenges with managing personnel, cash flow, and change.
Paul is married to Marie, and they have four beautiful children. Paul has served on several not-for-profits, including the Woman’s Care Center in Milwaukee.
Paul enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, and helping people find their “why”.

Tomasz H. Zastawny, PhD, DSc
Director of SeaVest Healthcare Partners
Dr. Tomasz H. Zastawny is a seasoned executive in the US and global life sciences arena, boasting over 25 years of exemplary leadership and innovation across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical device sectors. Renowned for his strategic acumen and business foresight, Dr. Zastawny has cultivated a legacy of success marked by groundbreaking achievements in product development, regulatory approvals, and corporate restructuring.
Currently Dr. Zastawny is the Chief Drug Development Officer at Parexel International, Boston, MA. In this capacity, he is serving as a subject matter expert on drug development, providing invaluable guidance and mentorship to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, he pays a pivotal role in implementing AI/ML technologies in drug development processes, ushering in a new era of efficiency and innovation.
Prior to his tenure at Parexel, Dr. Zastawny served as the Senior Vice President of Development at Rakuten Medical, Inc., where he made significant contributions to expanding the company’s R&D and achieving marketing authorization for photoimmunotherapy in Japan.
Before his role at RMI, Dr. Zastawny held the position of Vice President of Clinical Operations at Epizyme Inc., where he spearheaded all strategic and operational aspects of clinical development portfolio execution. His contributions at Epizyme led to the market authorization of TAZVERIK®.
Prior Epizyme Dr. Zastawny was the Chief Development Officer at Adial Pharmaceuticals. In this role, he was responsible for setting up company R&D and operations, building strategic product development plans, being a pivotal part of Adial’s successful IPO.
Before Adial, Dr. Zastawny held the VP of Development and Clinical Operations at Aveo Oncology, leading the team to complete pivotal development and commercialization of FOTIVDA®.
As CEO of MTZ/ECRC Clinical Research, Dr. Zastawny provided strategic consultancy services to biotech organizations.
In addition to his corporate roles, Dr. Zastawny has made significant contributions to academia, holding various teaching and research positions at esteemed institutions. His extensive publication record and participation in conferences and presentations underscore his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering collaboration within the academic community.
Dr Zastawny holds Certificate in Finance from Harvard Business School, along with his participation in the prestigious Strategy Execution and High Potential Leadership Programs at the same institution.
Dr. Zastawny’s education also includes D.Sc. in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences.

Patricia “Trish” Seabolt
Executive Assistant
Trish offers a unique viewpoint to the team when assessing opportunities and products. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development and boasting over 30 years of experience in childcare, she possesses in-depth knowledge of the educational system and the pandemic’s impact on children, teachers, and administrators. Her expertise and awareness of contemporary challenges in education, including drug addiction, mental health issues, single-parent households, and early learning disabilities, provide valuable insights into our evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the implementation of disinfection systems in public spaces.

Sharon Ault
Director of Sales & Marketing
Sharon is an exceptional visionary and a creative thinker who consistently thinks outside the box. She has spearheaded the introduction of SeaVest’s nitrile gloves and HOCL generators across a broad spectrum of industries, including grocery stores, major retailers, food processing facilities, food service, restaurants, and pharmacies nationwide. Her extensive, long-standing relationships with global distributors in the medical, beauty, food, and beverage sectors have opened numerous opportunities for initial actions. Sharon embraces life with passion and has the unique ability to make every acquaintance feel like a friend.

Julian Rosales
Venture Analyst
Julian Rosales is a seasoned analyst with a diverse background in venture capital, tech, strategic partnerships, and politics that has consistently demonstrated an aptitude for driving revenue and fostering growth through project financing. In his most recent role, he was an account executive at SHI International Corporation, where he successfully closed deals worth several hundred thousand dollars in revenue. Collaborating with industry tech giants such as AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, and Dell, he adeptly navigated complex negotiations to secure mutually beneficial contracts.
Prior to his tenure in tech, Julian was in the startup ecosystem where he was involved in venture capital financing. He worked as a venture analyst at a startup accelerator, where he collaborated with both venture capital firms and startup companies to facilitate then close dozens of funding rounds, fostering growth and innovation in the startup community. He also played a pivotal role in business development at an innovative Texas-based marketing startup, specializing in optimizing buyer traffic for real estate listings using the power of AI. His strategic insights and collaborative approach propelled the company’s expansion outside of Texas and into the rest of the country.
Beyond the realm of technology and startups, Julian brings a unique perspective from the political sphere due to his experience as a White House staffer for the Vice President. He collaborated on policy and logistical briefings for senior White House staff during numerous domestic and foreign trips while also closely working with the US Secret Service.
Julian holds a degree in political science from Tulane University and is also fluent in Spanish, and having lived in several countries, he brings a multicultural perspective to his work, enriching interactions with diverse stakeholders. Outside of his professional life, Julian leads an active lifestyle, enjoying pursuits such as krav maga and skiing. With a rich tapestry of experiences and a commitment to excellence, Julian is poised to drive success and innovation at SeaVest, contributing to its ongoing growth and strategic objectives.
Additional Leadership

Donnie Read
Visionary, CEO Twin Oaks Juvenile Development / SIPS Madison / Twin Okas Facilities International / OakSource Materials International
Donnie Read holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and has extensive experience in education. Mr. Read served as the Principal of Bristol Middle School for 10 years and taught biology, chemistry, and physics at Liberty County High School for 8 years.
As a visionary leader, Mr. Read founded several manufacturing businesses with cutting-edge technologies, such as SIPS Madison and Compass Sleep Products, where young adults in the programs could learn and develop skills and careers for their adult lives.
Mr. Read is also the founder of Liberty Wilderness Crossroads Camp, a moderate-risk wilderness program in Liberty County, Florida, where he was the original Executive Director. Under his leadership, the program achieved an impressive performance record. Additionally, he founded Graceville Vocational Youth Center in Graceville, Florida, a moderate-risk residential vocational program for 36 male juveniles aged 16 to 18.
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. also opened Apalachicola Forest Youth Camp on January 14, 2002. This program serves 39 children (32 boys and 7 girls) who have been deemed incompetent to proceed to juvenile proceedings due to mental illness and/or mental retardation and require secure residential placement. The program has been successful in reducing both the length of stay and the waiting times for admissions and discharges.
Mr. Read has been a member of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group since 1998 and chaired the Liberty County Juvenile Justice Council from 1997 to 2008. He is the Chairman of the Juvenile Justice Second Circuit and a member of the Panhandle Area Management Coalition for School Readiness and the Liberty County Schools District Advisory Board. Additionally, he serves on the Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board and chairs the First Jobs/First Wages Committee. In 2002, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency.

Francis Jody Read
CEO, SafeGage & Sapphire
Jody possesses over three decades of invaluable experience in steering organizations towards operational excellence, customer-centricity, and sustained growth across diverse industries. With a career deeply rooted in creating and managing support operations, Jody has consistently delivered results that position companies as leaders within their respective sectors.
At Sapphire Services LLC, where he currently serves as CEO and President, Jody has been instrumental in revolutionizing the retail production, distribution, and sales of natural disinfecting products. Under his leadership, Sapphire has emerged as a key player in the market, setting new standards for product quality and customer satisfaction.
Prior to his role at Sapphire, Jody held pivotal positions at Paradigm Convergence Technology Corporation, where his tenure as Chief Operations Officer saw him establish manufacturing and production operations for HOCL systems. His strategic vision and operational expertise laid the foundation for sustainable growth and market expansion, reaffirming his ability to drive organizational success.
However, it was at CSA Service Solutions, LLC, that Jody truly left an indelible mark. As the Founder, Owner, and Business Development Consultant, he steered the company from inception to becoming a powerhouse, generating $44 million in support revenue. His keen business acumen led to the acquisition of three companies, strategically enhancing operational capabilities and fostering revenue diversification.
Throughout his career, Jody has prioritized customer relationship management, evident in his tenure at Allied Healthcare Products, where he managed a support organization comprising over 100 internal staff and a vast dealer network. By implementing strategic initiatives focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and service efficiency, he successfully navigated the company through significant operational challenges, ensuring continued success and growth.
Jody’s sales and marketing prowess further underscore his dynamic leadership. His tenure at Hewlett-Packard Company – Medical Division saw him consistently surpass sales targets, develop innovative strategies, and contribute significantly to product development and marketing initiatives, cementing his reputation as a strategic thinker and results-driven professional.
Jody holds an Executive MBA from Tulane University and a BS in Electronic Engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology.
In essence, Jody Francis Read’s career narrative epitomizes a journey of relentless determination, strategic foresight, and unwavering dedication to excellence. His contributions have not only propelled organizations to new heights of success but have also set benchmarks for leadership and innovation in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Benjie Read
Chief Financial Officer
Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc.
Benjie Read serves as Chief Financial Officer of Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc., bringing more than three decades of experience in financial leadership, operational management, and organizational growth across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Mr. Read is a co-founder of Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc., along with affiliated entities including Twin Oak Facilities International, OakSource Materials International, Liberty Wilderness, and Madison SIPS.
Mr. Read holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Florida State University. His professional expertise spans financial management, accounting systems, human resources, compliance, and enterprise reporting, with a demonstrated ability to scale organizations while maintaining fiscal discipline and operational integrity.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Read spent 13 years with C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc., where he played a key role in the company’s significant expansion. During his tenure, annual gross revenues increased from approximately $2.5 million to $22.5 million, while the workforce under his management grew from 30 employees to 165 employees, reflecting his capability in managing rapid growth and complex operations.
For the past 17 years, Mr. Read has overseen the financial, accounting, and human resource functions for Twin Oaks Juvenile Development, Inc. In this capacity, he manages systems supporting nearly 600 employees across eight distinct programs, with a combined annual operating budget exceeding $50 million. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing scalable financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the organization’s mission-driven programs.
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