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Sunbelt of Atlanta #1

 
  Ray Boreham, CBI
4470 Chamblee - Dunwoody Road
Suite 445
Atlanta,  Georgia   30338
P: (770) 936-9099
F: (770) 936-0405
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About Us

Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Atlanta #1 is the place for you. As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Atlanta #1 can guide you through the business sales process. Search our available businesses for sale in Atlanta #1 and surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.

We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Atlanta #1 area. Our comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, 401k rollovers, buyer financing and exit strategy and planning. Contact us today to discover why Sunbelt of Atlanta #1 is the place to go to buy or sell a business.

 
Ray Boreham, CBI
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Mr. Boreham, CBI (Certified Business Intermediary), owner of Sunbelt, Atlanta is a Certified Business Intermediary as designated by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and is a Diversified Cash Flow Specialist (DCFS) as certified by the American Cash Flow Association. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Georgia. He was Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 1965 to 1985 of Xomox Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio, a $100 million division of Emerson Electric and manufacturer of industrial flow control equipment and traveled extensively throughout North America and the world in this position. In 1985 he left Xomox Corporation to start his own manufacturing company of industrial products, which after one merger, a subsequent buy-back and relocation to Atlanta, he sold to Tyco International in 1991 and stayed on with Tyco for a five year period to assist with further engineering development; manufacturing; sales and marketing. He is owner and president of Sunbelt in Atlanta, which he has operated since 1998 and in this capacity, has sold in excess of 150 privately held companies. Ray also owns Master Stone Crafters, a metro Atlanta granite and marble fabrication company, which was one of his own listings that he purchased in 1999 and oversees through a general manager who handles the day to day activities. Mr. Boreham has in depth experience in all facets of business including general management; P&L responsibility; engineering; manufacturing; sales and marketing as well as the valuation process to determine fair market value of businesses and facilitating financing for buyers. Also, extensive knowledge in all business sectors with particular expertise in manufacturing, distribution and service companies.
 
 
Hoyt Blackwood
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Hoyt has 36 years in sales and marketing. He began his career in commercial / industrial chemical and coating contracting where he provided services to numerous businesses in those environments. In 1982, his interests turned to Real Estate and over the following 26 years, he closed hundred of sales and millions of dollars in production. While the majority of his sales were in residential Real Estate involving both resale and new home construction, he also represented clients in many commercial ventures. They included land sales for commercial development, small business sites for entrepreneurs wanting to own their own facilities, and lease transactions for many office and office warehouse oriented businesses. Hoyt has been licensed as a Real Estate sales person since 1982 and as a Broker since 1986.

 
 
De Gassman
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De Gassman brings to the table over 19 years in business ownership and management, with experience in restaurants, marketing, education and real estate.  In 1983, De and a partner started, owned and managed a full service waterside family restaurant in Louisiana that remains successful today.  Twenty five years after opening, it is still using much the same systems that were effectively put in place during De’s ownership.  She went on to earn her degree in Education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, graduating Magna Cum Laude.  She taught for several years before starting a successful marketing business in Georgia - selling and designing effective and appropriate advertising and working with a wide variety of small businesses including, among others, restaurants and hotels.  She has consulted in everything from start-ups, to marketing and process improvement for a variety of small businesses. As president of a 501c3 organization, De redesigned and implemented an entirely new financing structure such that prior issues for not only funding, but also for manpower, were all but eliminated. The success of the system spread, and similar organizations have requested information on implementing it.   De is a Realtor licensed in Georgia since 1999, a Certified Life Coach, Certified Public Speaker and an aspiring author.  She lives in Sugar Hill with her husband, Nelson.

 
 
David Lyon
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David Lyon began his career with Hallmark Cards, and was actively involved in product management and new product development. He joined a national privately held building material manufacturer and held various senior marketing and sales management positions. His responsibilities included growing the company both by organic internal growth as well as by acquiring other private and family owned companies. David's background includes experience with process and procedure improvement, advertising and sales promotion, new product development and introduction, sales force organization and alignment, and strategic planning. He has extensive experience with distribution, and served two terms as Chairman of the Industry Advisory Council of the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors. David received his undergraduate degree in Advertising and his M.B.A. from Oklahoma State University. He is a licensed realator in the State of Georgia. David and his wife reside in Roswell, Georgia.
 
 
Doreen Morgan,  CBI Senior Broker - F
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Doreen Morgan is Senior Broker of the Franchise Division in Atlanta and has extensive experience in Franchise Management and Development. Her early franchise experience was as a Franchise Business Consultant and then Director of Training and Development for a full service restaurant concept. Before joining Sunbelt she was a Franchise Development Manager with an internationally recognized franchise organization where she was responsible for new development, selling exisiting corporate locations and assisting franchisees through the transfer process on the sale of their businesses. Doreen is a member of the IBBA, IFA and Association of Professional Merger and Acquistion Advisors. Doreen is well prepared to assist franchise sellers and buyers alike. If you are a seller, she is committed to assisting you with sound exit strategies and making the selling process effortless on your part. If you are a buyer, Doreen is dedicated to assisting you find the right business for your lifestyle and personal goals.
 
 
Banks Quarles
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Banks Quarles has over 10 years of experience working in the financial planning and analysis divisions of corporations from start ups to Fortune 500 conglomerates. Most recently, he worked at TRX Inc., where he was a manager in the finance group during multiple acquisitions of small software and consulting businesses. Prior to TRX, Banks worked in the Finance group of RETX, Inc. While at RETX, he managed the analysis and strategy on many acquisition targets throughout the US.  In addition to his experience with business transactions, Banks has assisted with the initial set up and growth strategies of companies in a vast array of industries. He currently serves as Director of Finance for Contact Automation, LLC where he is responsible for the management of all accounting systems as well as all results reporting.

 

Banks has a B.A. in Economics from the University of Georgia and a M.B.A. from the University of Alabama with a focus in Strategy. He is a licensed realtor in the state of Georgia and lives in the Virginia Highland area of Atlanta.

 
 
Jim Ratteree
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Jim Ratteree has more than 30 years experience in business ownership and management; having owned five companies involved in sales, manufacturing, distribution and real estate. He has an in-depth understanding of all areas of managing a successful small business. After receiving an education in engineering and business, Jim began his career as a manufacturers' rep selling nationally recognized lines of machinery and supplies to the automotive aftermarket. In the late 70's the business expanded to include an automotive machine shop and parts distribution. That business grew rapidly into one of the largest in the Southeast with three locations. Through the years, Jim has consulted with and assisted many small business owners in business valuations and asset sales. Jim's many years of experience in sales and marketing, finance, manufacturing and distribution allow him to understand the unique challenges and great opportunities of owning a business. His commitment to you is honesty and integrity throughout the buying/selling process. Jim holds a Georgia real estate license and resides in Gwinnett County with his wife Teresa.
 
 
Rod Sterling
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Rod Sterling, a Georgia native, has been buying ,selling and facilitating the sale of family owned businesses since 1984.His career spanned 26 years with a local company BioLab,the largest manufacturer of swimming pool and spa treatment chemicals in the world.The final eight years there were spent as President of the BL Network, the nation's largest pool and spa wholesale -distributor.In that role helped to grow the company to be the largest of it's kind by directing the purchase of over a dozen family held companies around the US.Following that he was President of Girvan,Inc.another chemical manufacturer that focused on sales to other family owned companies.During his extensive time that industry ,Rod served for six years as Chairman of the Growth Committee for the industry's International Trade Association,NSPI which had 6,000 members. Upon his exit from corporate life Rod founded The Sterling Advisory Group,Inc.A consulting practice primarily engaged in market research,strategic management,product development, marketing ,communciations, licensing and merger and acquisition activity.Clients ranged from small family owned businesses to multi-million public corporations. Rod is a licensed realtor with Sunbelt Business Advisors.He is a member of Sandy Springs Business Association and hosts a weekly radio show"The Business Hour" on AM1620 Radio Sandy Springs / radiosandysprings.com which focuses on the challenges and opportunities available to family held businesses. Rod resides in Sandy Springs, Ga. with his wife Ana and their two dogs Wishbone and Sophia.