Wes is an experienced finance and operations professional with over thirty years of experience in the areas of accounting, finance, business strategy development, M&A transactions, start-ups and business turnaround. Wes brings a unique business perspective from operating at senior levels in small publicly-held and private businesses with revenue ranging from $1 million to $80 million. ...
Doug has been involved in the selling of businesses in his past employment for companies ranging in size from $10 million to $50 million. Doug personally purchased his first business through Sunbelt in 2010. This business had five straight years of declining sales when Doug purchased it. However, he saw the opportunity and increased sales...
Brad is a former successful business owner who sold his company with Sunbelt. He purchased a distressed business and after re-branding it and developing new systems & procedures the business grew rapidly. Three years later he sold the company and the brand he created. As a licensed broker at Sunbelt, Brad helps people buy and...
After over 16 years of professional experience as a CPA, real estate investor, and entrepreneur, Matt joined Sunbelt’s team in 2018. At Sunbelt, Matt strives to ensure sellers get the greatest value from their business and meet their exit goals. In recognition of his accomplishments, he won the Sunbelt’s 2023 Broker of the Year Award....
Greg Bast is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in business ownership, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate investments. Throughout his career, Greg has successfully assisted hundreds of business owners in buying and selling businesses across a diverse range of industries. His deep expertise in both business and real estate transactions gives...
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and a minor in economics from St John’s University in Minnesota. He has over 15 years of sales experience while working in Denver and the Twin Cities. Tom has sourced over $200 million in listings and been involved in 50+ closings over the past three...
John Groppoli is Sunbelt’s Franchise Specialist in the Midwest. John Works with prospective franchise buyers from many different backgrounds in Minnesota and Wisconsin to seek out franchise opportunities that match their skill set while also fueling their passion. John has each client fill out a no-cost confidential needs analysis profile, which gives him a better...
Mike has over 25 years of experience in Business Ownership, Business Management and Business Consulting. He brings a unique perspective to buying and selling a business after doing it twice for himself. With 20+ years in executive management with both a privately held manufacturing/retail company and a large multi-national fortune 100 company he has gained...
Prior to joining the Sunbelt team, Christine managed the Lease Renewal Department for a privately held Commercial Real Estate Company in the Twin Cities. As a licensed Real Estate professional, Chris brings over 25 years experience working with retail and service businesses including big box/corporate, independent and franchise clients. Her experience includes lease assignments (business...
