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| Don G Burcham |
Don spent 21 years at A.O. Smith Corp in Milwaukee the majority of his time spent as a payroll supervisor. In 1982 Don was the person that introduced AIR-serv; the coin operated air compressors at gas stations and convenience stores throughout southern Wisconsin, he sold that business in 1997 to purchase a Citgo gas and convenience store along with a liquor store keeping that until 2001. In 1990, Don purchased his first carwash in Two Rivers Wisconsin and just recently sold his last one in Madison, WI. In 2001, he was hired by Armor All to introduce a new chemical line for professional car washes. That led him to secure a NASCAR license for his own chemical line in 2003. After a short retirement, he has chosen to join VR Business Brokers.
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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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| 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.
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| Cal Williams |
| Cal brings over five years of sales and marketing experience, including real estate, after serving 20 years in the public sector operating and managing a $1,000,000 plus annual budget. His vast life experience coupled with a high degree of integrity and excellent work ethic, makes him a valuable part of VR Business Brokers team. |
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| Brett R McPherson Executive Vice President |
| Brett McPherson started his career in Investment banking in New York before moving back to his home state of Wisconsin to turn around his family’s meat packing business. After succeeding in that turn around, he moved on to run his own business. Prior to joining VR he had sold and marketed commercial and residential real estate as one of Wisconsin’s top brokers. He has received awards through the Prudential franchise system as a top producer, been named as a who’s who in real estate and been written up on the front page of the business section of the Milwaukee Journal. ’There’s no better person to coach, guide and sell your business in this market area.’ |
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| Mark Stich |
| Mark brings over 25 years hands on entrepreneurial experience to VR, with extensive financial emphasis. His global experience as VP of International Business Development for Lab Safety Supply, coupled with his launch as President of Inwave Electronics/INWAVE Internet provides a base of manufacturing, technology and distribution expertise. He left his investment and financial consulting practice to devote full time to helping VR Business Brokers perform on its mission statement of providing the same level of expertise as the expensive investment bankers do for large corporations. |
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| Rachael D Casey ABR |
| Rachael Casey has been a top producer in residential real estate as well as serving in the health care field and being an avid horse enthusiast for many years. She brings outstanding organizational and customer service skills as the executive adminstrative assistant to the team. In addition, Rachael supplements the team’s expertise by spear heading residential condominium developments and small business sales. |
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| DJ Freson |
| With over 12 years of experience, as a top performer in Sales, Marketing and strategic planning in the marine industry, DJ Freson has been working in the Lake Country with high net worth clients from Lake Geneva to Beaver Dam. DJ has always taken great pride in building lasting client relationships, attention to detail, honesty, and integrity. DJs intimate knowledge of the area businesses, coupled with VRs expertise insures you will receive the most Valued Representation in the business, on any of your desired transactions. DJ lives in Mukwonago with his wife,Harvey (his prize boxer) and two children. |
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| Paul G Bretl Client Services |
| Paul has been in the retail and restaurant business for nearly a quarter of a century. Having been a District Manager for a chain of gas stations / convenience stores, the owner of a group of Wine Shops, a chef and most recently a partner in a high-end restaurant, he brings a wide variety of knowledge from and to those industries. In addition, he has successfully marketed residential real estate and understands the intricacies needed to complete your transaction. Paul uses his experience to help put buyers and sellers together for the good of both parties. |
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| Manley Haines |
| Manley brings over 17 years of experience small business ownership and management. The last five years have been focused on residential and commercial financing which averaged over 20 million a year in sales. While working with a nationally recognized family owned Design Build Company his role as Development Director gave him invaluable experience in creating Business Pro Formas, Feasibility studies and business plans for various business in the Healthcare industry. Manley’s prior entrepreneurial businesses have been built with Integrity, trust and long lasting client relationships. Manley’s attention to detail, persistent approach and financial expertise insures you will receive the highest level of representation with your desired transaction. |
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