Laurie Barkman
CM&AA
I guide business owners how to capture more value and transition your company with success.
Think of me as a business transition sherpa– working with you to maximize the value of your company, and guide you through the complex process of letting it go.
My specialty is working with established private companies in the lower middle market with annual revenues from $1 million to $50 million.
Beau Barger
CBB, ABI
Beau was named the “Business Broker of the Year” by the Arizona Association of Business Brokers as the Award of Excellence recipient in 2011 becoming the youngest recipient to receive that honor along with being the youngest broker listed in the AABB Hall of Fame.
Brian Brown
CBI, CMAI
Brian Brown is an experienced professional who specializes in facilitating business transfers for both buyers and sellers. With a background that includes extensive business brokerage training, CEO, President, and Board Member roles in various corporations, he brings over thirty-five years of business-to-business experience, primarily with small and medium-sized business owners. As a former banker and entrepreneur himself, Brian intimately understands the daily challenges faced by business owners.
Greg Younts
CMAI
Greg has over 30 years of experience working for companies in sales, marketing, and management capacities. He started his career in the information technology field where he focused on the design and sales of strategic technology solutions to meet the needs of companies that range in size from small business to the Fortune 100. He has served companies in every major industry throughout North America.
E. Brad Scoffin
MBA, CMA and CM&AA
Brad has over 30 years of experience in business-to-business sales, working with business owners and corporate officers. Building connections and relationships with consultants and trusted advisor professionals, he brings a unique skill set that helps our clients navigate the ever-changing business climate. Brad has a diverse background in financial services and insurance sales & marketing. Brad also gives back to the small business community through volunteer work with SCORE.org and SBDC of Michigan.
Tim Whipple
CEPA, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor
Tim Whipple is the Designated Broker and Managing Principal of HUB Commercial, an affiliate of Sunbelt Business Brokers. He provides business brokerage and commercial real estate services throughout Arizona. Tim has successfully represented clients in hundreds of commercial real estate/business sale transactions.
Tim is an expert in business brokerage, marketing, real estate acquisitions, contract negotiations, lease review, and market research.
Terry Flanagan
MBA, CVA, CBI, CM&AA
Terry was credentialed in business valuation in 2005 and has valuation experience in multiple industries including professional practices, closely held businesses and businesses in the lower to middle mid-market category for buy/sell, gift tax, partner buy-out and marital dissolution reasons. This unique combination of brokerage experience and valuation experience allows for a nuanced understanding of the relationship of how the key drivers of a business determine business value and how to strategically position the business in the marketplace for buyer acquisition.
William Ilgenfritz
CBI, MBA
I help entrepreneurs buy, sell, or grow their business.
*People in organizations work with me and Murphy Business because of the confidentiality around the transactions
*Partnering with me takes some of the stress out of buying or selling your business as I can lead you from valuation to closing. Allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business and less time weeding through potential buyers or sellers that don’t meet your criteria.
Jason Ward
CPA, CBI, CM&AP
Drawing on over 20 years of business experience spanning a huge number of industries and companies of all sizes including public accounting, manufacturing, distribution, construction, convenience stores, gas stations, e-commerce, dealer services, private schools, oil and gas, and many more…
Jason Ward is a discrete business broker with first-hand experience from the buying side.
CFO, Controller, External Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Consultant.
Lauren Wingrove
Business Broker
Lauren Wingrove has started and operated several businesses in the past, including a sign and graphic design studio, a project management consulting firm, and a commercial flooring enterprise.
She helps business owners sell their businesses and assists buyers looking for a good business or franchise opportunity. Her focus is on the Chattanooga Metro area, including Cleveland, TN.
Neal Isaacs
Business Broker, MBA, CBI, CM&AP
Neal is a former shark diver turned Intermediary. He owns VR Business Brokers of the Triangle, the local representation of the International VR Business Brokers | Mergers & Acquisitions. His focus is seller representation of privately held businesses with annual sales of more than $1M in the Triangle market.