Born in Ukraine in July 1983, he is the youngest child in the family. In 2000, Yuri completed nursing school, and then went on to earn a pharmaceutical degree in 2005. In 2001, Yuri opened his first business in Ukraine, a successful machinery recycling company that supported warehouse plants in Kiev, working in the field until him and his family immigrated to to the United States in November of 2007.

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In the United States, he started working at local hospitals in the Baltimore area, where he practiced his medical field degrees. During the next three years, Yuri learned the steps necessary to open a business in the United States. As he worked in hospitals, he saw the need for skilled clerical and light industrial staffing. Here he saw an opportunity to both train and match job seekers with local businesses. In March 2011, alongside his business partner, Andrey Gustov, Service Industry Solutions opened its doors. Beyond his staffing services, his new franchise Transworld Business Advisors focuses on business brokerage and franchise development. In May 2018, Yuri completed his MBA from Loyola University.

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 Yuri is married to Ellen, with four kids, Veronika, Alexandra, Kiera, and Ariana. Yuri enjoys extreme sports, is an avid swimmer and billiard player. He is committed to developing his leadership skills and putting his new skills into practice with his ventures after graduation.