Sunbelt of Nashville
Office ID:
NASHVTN001
NASHVTN001
About Us
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Nashville is the place for you. As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Nashville can guide you through the business sales process. Search our available businesses for sale in Sunbelt of Nashville and surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.
We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Sunbelt of Nashville 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 Nashville is the place to go to buy or sell a business.
Office Owner
Gary resides in Mount Juliet, Tennessee near Nashville with his wife Tricia and has two sons Brent and Eric. Gary has extensive experience as a strategic business owner/executive having owned his own company and growing it from $238,000 in sales to over $6,000,000. He has done four successful acquisitions.
As a Chief Operating Officer for a $100,000,000 company, Gary has negotiated a labor contract with the United Auto Workers, turned a failing division into a profitable entity and led a mergers and acquisition team. Gary is recognized as an expert in Lean Manufacturing. Through successful completion of a comprehensive training program, cumulative examination and overall demonstration of a high level of competency in the business brokerage profession and the business sale transaction process, Gary has earned the Certified Main Street Business Broker (CMSBB) professional designation.
In addition to his business experiences, Gary has a background in local government serving as a member of the Grosse Ile Airport Commission for 13 years and Vice-Chairman for 6 years. He has served as a Commissioner of the Grosse Ile Department of Public Works Commission. He is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and Past President of the Lincoln Park Rotary Club.
As a Chief Operating Officer for a $100,000,000 company, Gary has negotiated a labor contract with the United Auto Workers, turned a failing division into a profitable entity and led a mergers and acquisition team. Gary is recognized as an expert in Lean Manufacturing. Through successful completion of a comprehensive training program, cumulative examination and overall demonstration of a high level of competency in the business brokerage profession and the business sale transaction process, Gary has earned the Certified Main Street Business Broker (CMSBB) professional designation.
In addition to his business experiences, Gary has a background in local government serving as a member of the Grosse Ile Airport Commission for 13 years and Vice-Chairman for 6 years. He has served as a Commissioner of the Grosse Ile Department of Public Works Commission. He is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and Past President of the Lincoln Park Rotary Club.
Brokers
A born and raised Romanian native with a strong interest in business valuation. Marian has worked as a District Manager in the retail business and has earned a Finance and Commercial Law Degree from Western Michigan University. Marian spends a lot of time doing equity research and is always open to learning more about capital markets. In his spare time he is an active runner who also enjoys basketball, football and chess.
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George A. Indestad is a financial executive and consultant with over 30 years of solid experience in a number of different industries. Mr. Indestad has worked closely with small businesses, construction companies, banks, divisions of national companies and with agricultural entities. He holds a Degree in Business Administration and a Graduate Degree in Commercial Lending.
He has held positions as the CEO of several community banks, as the Chief Financial Officer/Controller of companies, and as a Financial/Business Consultant to a variety of organizations. With this abundance of experience, he is well equipped to help the Sellers and Buyers meet their important objectives.
Willis H. Jones, a native of East Tennessee, currently resides in Johnson City. After graduating high school, he served with the U.S. Army from 1961-1964 in Germany, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He acquired over 36 years experience in management, marketing and sales with the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company. Willis also has experience as an Entrepreneur, Loan Officer, Realtor and Business Broker. Please allow him to put his experience to work for you as a Sunbelt broker! His goal is to help you attain your goals! Whether buying or selling, he will work for you in a friendly, personal, honest and professional way to achieve the results you desire. Willis' other passions include photography, playing the Mountain Dulcimer, reading, and pocket billiards. He is recognized as an Instructor/Coach by both the Billiard Congress of America and American CueSport Alliance. A member of Gideons International, Willis and wife, Kay, are active in community volunteer work, and worship at Grace Fellowship Church. They have one son, Brian. Experience, Integrity and Enthusiasm at your service!
Heather South brings to Sunbelt her calculated approach, innovative ideas, integrity and results-oriented actions. She is a lifelong resident of Nashville, TN and has been with the firm since 2003. She is the Office Manager and assists in running the day-to-day operations, facilitating Brokers and clients to get the deal closed, as well as some part-time brokering. She also handles marketing of all the businesses and social media networks. Through her marketing efforts, Ms. South has increased sales and is a vital key to Sunbelt's success.
Jim Thaden is a 17 year resident of Middle Tennessee and former CEO/ President of three prominent Nashville businesses. Throughout his career, he has led acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and partnerships in the United States, Western Europe and APAC. He was also a key participant in a highly successful international IPO. Jim's "hands on" industry experience includes health, technology and entertainment services, as well as printing, packaging, customer care and distribution. His channel experience spans the business to business, direct to consumer, telemarketing and e-commerce sectors. Mr. Thaden focuses primarily on buyers and sellers of emerging growth businesses with longer term middle market potential.