Sunbelt of Minneapolis
Office ID:
MINNEMN003
MINNEMN003
About Us
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Minneapolis is the place for you. As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Minneapolis can guide you through the business sales process. Search our available businesses for sale in Sunbelt of Minneapolis and surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.
We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Sunbelt of Minneapolis area. Our comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, buyer financing and exit strategy and planning. Contact us today to discover why Sunbelt of Minneapolis is the place to go to buy or sell a business.
Office Owner
As managing director, Mr. Evert specializes in facilitating the acquisition and sale of middle market businesses in the manufacturing, service and franchise sectors. Mr. Evert has been involved with Sunbelt Business Brokers, an international organization of approximately 300 locations, since 2000. Mr. Evert has served as a member of the Board of Sunbelt since 2002, and negotiated the sale of Sunbelt corporate in 2006. He founded the Sunbelt Franchise Re-sale program in 2002, (which partners with large franchisors to transition franchisees) and continues to direct that initiative. He is the Region Manager and managing partner for Sunbelt in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago, which collectively have 50 associates. He is a licensed business broker, with nearly 25 years experience of buying and selling businesses. Mr. Evert has obtained the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association. In addition, Mr. Evert is a financial partner in several businesses. Mr. Evert began his career in the early 80's, when he founded a video distribution business that grew to over $10 million in sales with over 100 employees. He subsequently sold his company to Major Video Concepts, a $400 million distributor and became its V.P. of Sales directing divestures and acquisitions. During his ten year career with Major, Mr. Evert initiated many strategic acquisitions and divestures of companies that had $1-$20 million in sales, as well being instrumental in a $50 million acquisition. In addition, Mr. Evert helped facilitate the sale or acquisition for many of Major's clients. Mr. Evert subsequently joined Sunbelt and resides in the Twin City area with his wife and two children.
Brokers
Ray Carter
Cell: (651) 707-3031
Ray Carter is a licensed Minnesota Business Broker. He has over 20 years experience leading finance functions that facilitate strategy development, new business analysis, and refocusing/turnaround of domestic and international operations. RayÂ’s financial management approach including deployment of performance metrics received international recognition as a best practice for supporting and driving business strategy. Prior to joining Sunbelt, he served in a number of financial executive positions including several CFO/ controller roles for Fortune 100 company divisions with revenue over $1 billion. In these positions, Ray participated in numerous acquisitions, divestitures, and deals ranging from $50 thousand to $1 billion. While serving as the top cost executive for a $6 billion HVAC corporation he successfully initiated and drove a complexity reduction process to significantly improve profitability and to strategically refocus the company by rationalizing manufacturing, improving supply management, ensuring competitive designs, and pruning the product offering. The article published about this effort was awarded the IMA Lybrand Gold Medal, and the International Federation of Accountants FMAC Article of Merit as it was judged to have, or will be likely to make, a distinct and valuable contribution to the advancement of management accounting. Ray has a B.A. with emphasis in accounting from Howard University and earned a MBA from the William E. Simon School of Business, University of Rochester. He is a former member of the Turnaround Management Association and has held cost management, cost improvement, and performance measurement seminars throughout the world. Ray Carter is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with three offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Nacia Dahl
Cell: (952) 210-1692
Michael and Nacia have been top producers for Sunbelt Midwest since joining the firm in 2003. Understanding the trials and tribulations and being business owners themselves has been a key to their success. They have taken their experience and assisted 100’s of business owners navigate through the often complex process of transitioning their most valuable asset, their business. The partnership has sold businesses in most industries including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, distribution, and service, ranging in price from $50,000 to $7,000,000
Their unique partnership gives business owners the added confidence that they have made the right decision in choosing a broker. Whether it’s a manufacturer, distributor or service business they bring multiple perspectives to each deal. Prior to their marriage each had owned their own business and knows what it’s like to start, build and sell a company. Since their marriage they have owned a manufacturing and Internet company and identify with both buyers and sellers because, they have been there, and done that.
When they’re not helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams, they enjoy a round of golf, a match on the tennis court or a walk around the lake with their two Golden Retrievers. Mike coaches their son’s baseball team and Nacia teaches figure skating in her free time. They both enjoy watching their son play varsity football. They also have a son going to Augsburg and a daughter at Bethany. Nacia is a Gustavus graduate and Michael entered the business world after high school.
Their unique partnership gives business owners the added confidence that they have made the right decision in choosing a broker. Whether it’s a manufacturer, distributor or service business they bring multiple perspectives to each deal. Prior to their marriage each had owned their own business and knows what it’s like to start, build and sell a company. Since their marriage they have owned a manufacturing and Internet company and identify with both buyers and sellers because, they have been there, and done that.
When they’re not helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams, they enjoy a round of golf, a match on the tennis court or a walk around the lake with their two Golden Retrievers. Mike coaches their son’s baseball team and Nacia teaches figure skating in her free time. They both enjoy watching their son play varsity football. They also have a son going to Augsburg and a daughter at Bethany. Nacia is a Gustavus graduate and Michael entered the business world after high school.
Rick Elliott
Cell: 612-961-7872
Rick Elliott is a licensed Minnesota Business Broker. He has over 15 years helping people realize their dream in the financial industry. His demeanor in working with real estate and mortgage clients always put the clients best interest at the forefront. Rick has held Executive Level Management experience in small businesses so he is keenly aware of the inner workings that are vital to success. Rick had his own small business for over 5 years and most of his business derived from referrals. Many CPA’s, certified financial advisors, and attorneys referred their clients to Rick because they trust his judgment, thoroughness and integrity. Rick also spent a tremendous amount of time coaching youth athletics. Not only did this require a big time commitment, it also taught him the art of patience and perseverance and he pledges to bring that same commitment of time, patience and perseverance to his clients. Rick Elliott is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul, helping people buy businesses and sell businesses in Minnesota and the Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers.
Bob Harris
After graduating from Augsburg College with a degree in Finance (minor in Accounting), Bob started a transportation/logistics company which grew to 93 employees and over $3,000,000 in revenues. He sold the company to Fidelity Capital, a division of Fidelity Investments. Bob has also been a general manager for a large respiratory health care company and managed an accounting/financial consulting service for Robert Half International before joining Sunbelt Business Brokers as a licensed business broker in Minnesota.
As a former business owner, Bob has first-hand experience with the challenges of growing and managing a company and can relate to how emotional the process of selling a business can be. In addition to selling his own company, Bob has purchased multiple businesses before and understands what is important from the buyer’s perspective. Bob’s knowledge and abilities will help the business owner position, value and market their business for maximum return.
Bob lives in Prior Lake, Minnesota with his wife Lynne and their two children. He has been active as a coach and volunteer for Prior Lake youth athletics.
Michelle Olmstead
Cell: 6123540539
Michelle is an attorney, holding a law degree from Drake University Law School and an MBA from St. Ambrose University.
She has 15 years of experience in a variety of industries: professional services, private business, non-profit and government, connecting people and organizations with their interests and opportunities.
Experience counseling individuals and organizations in the most difficult decisions in business has lead her to Sunbelt. She has created, planned and transformed businesses, and builds relationships of trust and confidence with people.
Michelle is the founder of The Guest Key, LLC, an investment company and co-founder of Integrity Connective, Inc. a conflict resolution corporation specializing in business to business negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Previously, she has practiced law privately and in government. For six years, she held a position as Adjunct Professor at Mount Mercy University teaching Employment and Labor Law, Business Law and Conflict Resolution.
She volunteers through community conflict resolution programs and has held many board positions with community organizations, most recently as an Advisor to Citizens for People with Disabilities.
She has 15 years of experience in a variety of industries: professional services, private business, non-profit and government, connecting people and organizations with their interests and opportunities.
Experience counseling individuals and organizations in the most difficult decisions in business has lead her to Sunbelt. She has created, planned and transformed businesses, and builds relationships of trust and confidence with people.
Michelle is the founder of The Guest Key, LLC, an investment company and co-founder of Integrity Connective, Inc. a conflict resolution corporation specializing in business to business negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Previously, she has practiced law privately and in government. For six years, she held a position as Adjunct Professor at Mount Mercy University teaching Employment and Labor Law, Business Law and Conflict Resolution.
She volunteers through community conflict resolution programs and has held many board positions with community organizations, most recently as an Advisor to Citizens for People with Disabilities.
Jeff Von Horn
Cell: 6122216188
Prior to joining Sunbelt Jeff owned and ran a successful executive search company specializing in worldwide corporate level placements in food, pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology. Jeff is a career business consultant with over 18 years in engineering, manufacturing and service companies. He is an inventor with patents in the biotech industry. Jeff is also an instrument rated private pilot and conducts medical flights for the Angel Flight international.
Jeff is a member of Sunbelt Business Brokers – Midwest, with offices in Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN as well as offices in Milwaukee and Chicago. Jeff and the Sunbelt team are ready to help you sell a business or buy a business.
Jeff is a member of Sunbelt Business Brokers – Midwest, with offices in Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN as well as offices in Milwaukee and Chicago. Jeff and the Sunbelt team are ready to help you sell a business or buy a business.
Deborah Waldvogel
Cell: (612) 408-0451
Deborah Waldvogel is a licensed Business Broker in the state of Minnesota and has been in sales and direct contact with small businesses for the past 24 years. She has a background in marketing and accounting and is excellent in negotiations. Her management experience aids in many of the daily procedures required to assist clients whether buying or selling a business. Deborah is a very hard-working, motivated individual who will give you 100% while she assists you through any process of the business sale. Deborah is a member of Sunbelt Midwest, with two offices in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul helping people buy and sell businesses in Minnesota and the greater Midwest area. Sunbelt Midwest agents are licensed Minnesota Business Brokers. Sunbelt Midwest also has business broker offices in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Leonard Washko
Cell: 612-554-6234
Leonard (Len) Washko is a licensed Minnesota business broker assisting many business owners market and sell a business. Len was a business appraisal specialist at RSM McGladrey for ten years prior to his role as COO of a $3 million healthcare entity, and has held roles in senior level finance and strategy development. Focused on small and mid-sized business throughout his 25 year career in the Twin Cities, he has assisted hundreds of business owners with determining the value of their company for the purpose of sale or business combination.
Len is driven to help clients succeed in their goals with realistic strategies and action based on his practical experience in valuation, management and finance. He has helped business owners reach their goals in a broad array of industries: manufacturing, distribution, publishing, banking, agribusiness, transportation, healthcare, and sports & entertainment. Len is a graduate of Dartmouth College, and earned an MBA at Long Island University.
Mike Wheelock
Cell: (952) 210-1672
Michael and Nacia have been top producers for Sunbelt Midwest since joining the firm in 2003. Understanding the trials and tribulations and being business owners themselves has been a key to their success. They have taken their experience and assisted 100’s of business owners navigate through the often complex process of transitioning their most valuable asset, their business. The partnership has sold businesses in most industries including but not limited to manufacturing, retail, distribution, and service, ranging in price from $50,000 to $7,000,000
Their unique partnership gives business owners the added confidence that they have made the right decision in choosing a broker. Whether it’s a manufacturer, distributor or service business they bring multiple perspectives to each deal. Prior to their marriage each had owned their own business and knows what it’s like to start, build and sell a company. Since their marriage they have owned a manufacturing and Internet company and identify with both buyers and sellers because, they have been there, and done that.
When they’re not helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams, they enjoy a round of golf, a match on the tennis court or a walk around the lake with their two Golden Retrievers. Mike coaches their son’s baseball team and Nacia teaches figure skating in her free time. They both enjoy watching their son play varsity football. They also have a son going to Augsburg and a daughter at Bethany. Nacia is a Gustavus graduate and Michael entered the business world after high school.
Their unique partnership gives business owners the added confidence that they have made the right decision in choosing a broker. Whether it’s a manufacturer, distributor or service business they bring multiple perspectives to each deal. Prior to their marriage each had owned their own business and knows what it’s like to start, build and sell a company. Since their marriage they have owned a manufacturing and Internet company and identify with both buyers and sellers because, they have been there, and done that.
When they’re not helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams, they enjoy a round of golf, a match on the tennis court or a walk around the lake with their two Golden Retrievers. Mike coaches their son’s baseball team and Nacia teaches figure skating in her free time. They both enjoy watching their son play varsity football. They also have a son going to Augsburg and a daughter at Bethany. Nacia is a Gustavus graduate and Michael entered the business world after high school.