Our Team
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| Larry Heck | |
| With over 26 years of being an owner in different businesses, Larry relates very well with entrepreneurs and business owners as he works closely with clients to guide them through each step of their buying or selling process. Larry’s business owner experiences in personally running and then selling his businesses give him special insight and understanding of clients’ needs which ensures a smooth, successful, and timely transaction. As founder and President of a business for 12 years in the sports/golf services industry and co-owner and Vice President of a business in the food industry for 15 years prior to that, he has built a commitment to client-oriented service and high standards of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Joining VR Business Brokers as Vice President of Client Services, Larry utilizes creativity and out-of-the-box solutions along with the proven VR systems and team to deliver the clients' needs. | |
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| Cole Brieman | |
| Cole has been involved in the commercial real estate field for 2 years working as the Director of Client Services in Wisconsin for a national Internet-based data exchange platform. He worked directly with the largest brokerage & appraisal companies in the Milwaukee metro. He has also been actively involved in a small real estate investment company for over 5 years. Cole comes to us from a direct-sales position in which he marketed for fortune 500 companies. He also has a degree in marketing as well as a certificate in real estate from UW-Milwaukee. His education and employment history in the marketing field give Cole a competitive advantage when it comes to marketing your business. | |
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| Scott Busse | |
| Scott Busse comes to Lakes Business Group with a wide range of experiences and over 17 years in management and sales positions. With his personal involvement in owning a Real Estate Firm, as well as a Heating and Cooling business, Scott has the business owner mentality and knowledge to help others buy and sell businesses, specifically focusing on the Tomahawk, Wisconsin area. Lakes Business Group welcomes Scott and his passionate, professional can-do attitude to our team. | |
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| Timothy Bullard CEO | |
| Since 1979, VR has sold more businesses in the world than anyone with close to 100,000 successful business transfers. Our un-compromised commitment to our clients' confidentiality, extensive network of offices and the most technologically advanced assessment/marketing methods available today provide our clients with a level of success unequalled in the business transfer industry. Lakes Business Group, Inc. with over 35 years of hands on experience as small business owners, franchisers, and professional services providers has developed leading edge concepts in Mergers & Acquisitions, Evaluating (Appraising), Enhancing (Improving), Entering (Buying) and Exiting (Selling) small to mid-sized businesses. Our depth of knowledge and experience coupled with the highly developed proprietary tools employed within VR, provides an additional level of support as client advocates, ensuring our clients possess the all-important tools essential to reaping their highest financial rewards whether buying or selling a business. PERFORMANCE BASED CLIENT ADVOCATES |
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| Carla Brieman | |
| Carla is a proud graduate of Marquette University where her degree in Dental Hygiene led to a twenty-five year career as co-owner of a dental practice in Mayville, WI.Her love of the water and the desire for new challenges helped create her next career as a Realtor of residential lake properties in and around Green Lake, WI. That career opened new doors and allowed Carla the opportunity to serve on The Board of Directors of St. Agnes Hospital Foundation where she raised and allocated funds to provide services for the less fortunate in the community of Fond du Lac, WI. In 2003, she was recognized as Mayville’s “Citizen of the Year” for her involvement on The Board of Directors of The Tag Center an $8 million dollar Aquatic / Fitness Center where she assisted in the design, helped coordinate the construction and raised a generous endowment fund for its future and ongoing maintenance. Carla’s broad realm of experience in the real estate and health care industries along with her “get it done” attitude will certainly excite any VR customer who wants to buy or sell a business. |
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| Joe Braier | |
| Joe Braier is a true marketing guru. With a master's degree in business marketing from Marquette University and extensive experience as a marketing consultant for companies in the financial and real estate industries, Joe can successfully sell businesses and attract the appropriate targeted buyer. His personal involvement in owning a real estate business provides a true understanding of how to assist others in buying and selling businesses. Joe has tremendous organizational skills and acts quickly with precision during intense situations, which ensures a smooth experience for his clientele, leading to a successful closing. Joe's comprehensive understanding of running a business, unique marketing tactics, and high energy allow him to deliver successful results for his clients. | |
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| Nicole k Bullard | |
| Nicole comes to us from Direct Supply where she developed and implemented direct marketing and sales support programs to drive inbound calls and orders. She designs and directs the marketing programs for Lakes Business Group including corporate contract compliance, web standardization, marketing communications with our diverse global client base. She is further responsible for web site integration and key word click programs. Nicole is an honors graduate from Marquette University, with a major in marketing. | |
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| Mark A Smith | |
| Mark has spent the last thirty years of his career in small business. His first venture was to take a small, family-owned, contracting business and grow it into a thirty-plus employee company with three divisions. After selling the company in 2002, he joined a metropolitan Milwaukee commercial real estate firm where he quickly became one of the company's top producing brokers. His experience as a successful business owner combined with his knowledge of the commercial real estate market will benefit anyone who wants to buy or sell a business. |
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| Mark McNally CPA, CVA, CM&AA, Broker | |
| Mark is a 25 year seasoned executive bringing both discipline and creativity to the negotiating table. As a licensed CPA he possesses the analytical tools to complement both his business valuation expertise and vigorous advocacy of client's interests in business brokerage and Merger & Acquisition engagements. His probing questions and healthy intellectual curiosity have helped to uncover hidden value in over 250 successful assignments. He has helped clients in retail, health care, services, construction, manufacturing, distribution, convenience stores and financial services. Mark is also an experienced entrepreneur and accomplished communicator. Author of three books, newspaper columnist, radio show host, and frequent guest on all major Wisconsin television networks he has spoken extensively on the subject of starting, buying and selling businesses. His collaborative approach includes working with clients to set specific, achievable and realistic goals, identifying key players and ensuring crisp execution, has consistently proven itself resulting in an impressive track record. | |
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| Jeanette Garczynski | |
| Jeanette Garczynski brings 5 years of experience in sales and marketing of businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin to VR Business Brokers. Originally from New York, Jeanette graduated from the University of Rochester before living abroad in Europe and South America. She has spent numerous years in the insurance and automotive industry working in various aspects of employee relations and human resources. Jeanette’s comprehensive knowledge of employee assets, intense promotion, and energy make her an invaluable addition to our team. | |
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