Hank Beresin, Managing Director
Hank is a co‑founder of First Street Business Broker, established in 2014. Since launching the firm, he and his team have helped hundreds of business owners navigate the sale of their companies, partnering closely with clients to develop strategies that meet their evolving needs. Supporting owners through major transitions—with clarity, honesty, and a steady hand—has always been at the heart of his work.
Before co‑founding First Street Business Broker, Hank built a successful career in sales and marketing, leading high‑performing sales and customer service teams at companies such as Hallmark Cards, William Arthur, Company C, and Preserve Brands. Whether opening new stores, building acquisition plans, creating additional revenue streams, implementing new technology, or introducing innovative products, he consistently enabled clients to achieve their business goals. Having grown up around the industry—his father was a business broker—Hank has long understood the nuances of both retail and wholesale business. After years of working with brands and customers, he realized he wanted to work more directly with business owners themselves.
Hank also maintains a deep commitment to community service. He serves on the board of NHCIBOR Cares (NHCC), the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the New Hampshire Commercial Investment Board of Realtors, supporting organizations and individuals facing urgent or unexpected hardship. He has been active across the Seacoast community for many years, including serving on the Speaker Committee for the 2015, 2016, and 2017 TEDx Piscataqua River events. He is a member of the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and previously served a three‑year term on the Advisory Board for the National Stationery Show. A strong supporter of local arts and culture, Hank is a familiar face at the Music Hall, the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and the Portsmouth Farmers Market.
Originally from Philadelphia, Hank moved to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 2005. He and his wife have raised three children there and fully embrace the Seacoast lifestyle. He enjoys skiing and hiking throughout New England, surfing, playing racket sports, and exploring the area’s many local restaurants. “The people and establishments of this community mean a lot to me,” he says. “As a business owner and broker, I’m grateful to play a role in the exciting changes happening here and to help clients realize their dreams.”
Hank holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Iona College.