Sunbelt of Vancouver-Lower Mainland
Office ID:
VANCOBC002
VANCOBC002
Unit 550 - 1090 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2N7
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2N7
Canada
About Us
With hundreds of Sunbelt offices throughout the world, our reach is global, but our real strength comes from knowing local markets here in Vancouver.
With representation in major markets throughout British Columbia, from Vancouver to the Okanagan, we represent businesses of all sizes and types to bring buyers and sellers together in a confidential environment. Your Sunbelt Pacific broker is an experienced, highly trained and certified intermediary who will manage the negotiations, keeping your interests in the forefront whether representing you as a buyer, or a seller, until an acceptable deal is agreed upon and closing legalities are finalized. From start to finish, Sunbelt will professionally and ethically manage the process to ensure your goals are achieved.
Every one of our Sunbelt Pacific brokers is a fully trained and certified professional who brings the highest levels of:
- Knowledge and Experience
- Confidentiality
- Marketing Expertise
- Understanding of Business
- Expert Negotiating Skills
- Industry Market Specialization
Office Owner
Pino Bacinello is President and founder of Sunbelt Business Brokers Pacific Inc, Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions Inc., is a CBI, (Certified Business Intermediary) an M&AMI (Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary) a CMEA(Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser) and a CSBA (Certified Senior Business Analyst).
Having owned several businesses both in Canada and in South Africa over the past 30 plus years he has garnered much knowledge and expertise in buying, selling, developing and restructuring of businesses, including all financial requirements.
Through his own experiences, Mr. Bacinello recognizes that the process of buying or selling a business is a major undertaking. There is a lot at stake and must be done right the first time. The alternative consequences can be devastating.
His vision for the creation of Sunbelt Business Brokers Pacific is to provide a highly confidential and professional environment that allows he and his associates to make the best use of their collective experience and specialized knowledge in helping others who are looking to sell or buy a business and or prepare it in order to be in a state he calls of “Change Readiness ™” and ready for market.
Pino’s vast knowledge of divestitures, acquisitions, mergers and succession has earned him the reputation he currently enjoys as an authority on the subject and a mentor to other professional business brokers and intermediaries.
Pino Lives in Vancouver and is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, where he servers on the board of directors and is the Chairman of the Board and a reciepient of the Chairman's Award in 2008. He is an active member of M&A Source, a founding member of the IBBA Canada, a member of the National Equipment and Business Brokers Institute, the Association for Corporate Growth, the BBB of BC, the Vancouver Board of Trade and various other Boards and Chambers throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
He is the co-host of the “Entrepreneurial Insights” weekly internet radio talk show on VoiceAmerica. He has served on the board of various not for profit organizations including Peace Arch Community Service, is a founding member and past President of the Semiahmoo Peninsula Marine Rescue Society as well as the founder and past Unit leader of the Current Crescent Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary unit 5.
He currently also serves on the board of the Winston College and Small Business BC where he also teaches on the subjects of Buying and Selling Businesses as well as Succession and Divestiture planning.
Pino is a certified instructor at the International Business Brokers Association, a licensed BC realtor under the Province of British Columbia and holds a Managing Broker license.
Having owned several businesses both in Canada and in South Africa over the past 30 plus years he has garnered much knowledge and expertise in buying, selling, developing and restructuring of businesses, including all financial requirements.
Through his own experiences, Mr. Bacinello recognizes that the process of buying or selling a business is a major undertaking. There is a lot at stake and must be done right the first time. The alternative consequences can be devastating.
His vision for the creation of Sunbelt Business Brokers Pacific is to provide a highly confidential and professional environment that allows he and his associates to make the best use of their collective experience and specialized knowledge in helping others who are looking to sell or buy a business and or prepare it in order to be in a state he calls of “Change Readiness ™” and ready for market.
Pino’s vast knowledge of divestitures, acquisitions, mergers and succession has earned him the reputation he currently enjoys as an authority on the subject and a mentor to other professional business brokers and intermediaries.
Pino Lives in Vancouver and is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, where he servers on the board of directors and is the Chairman of the Board and a reciepient of the Chairman's Award in 2008. He is an active member of M&A Source, a founding member of the IBBA Canada, a member of the National Equipment and Business Brokers Institute, the Association for Corporate Growth, the BBB of BC, the Vancouver Board of Trade and various other Boards and Chambers throughout the Greater Vancouver Area.
He is the co-host of the “Entrepreneurial Insights” weekly internet radio talk show on VoiceAmerica. He has served on the board of various not for profit organizations including Peace Arch Community Service, is a founding member and past President of the Semiahmoo Peninsula Marine Rescue Society as well as the founder and past Unit leader of the Current Crescent Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary unit 5.
He currently also serves on the board of the Winston College and Small Business BC where he also teaches on the subjects of Buying and Selling Businesses as well as Succession and Divestiture planning.
Pino is a certified instructor at the International Business Brokers Association, a licensed BC realtor under the Province of British Columbia and holds a Managing Broker license.
Advisors
A native of the UK, Ian arrived in Vancouver in 1988 and immediately became involved in the dynamic Canadian business world. While living in Canada, Ian has gained over 20 years experience working in electronics distribution, and supporting small to medium business enterprises. During this time Ian worked in all facets of a multi-million dollar company taking on roles from operations and product flow management to sales, marketing and senior management. Through his experience, along with his designation of VP Sales and Marketing, Ian worked with teams covering three continents around the world and was instrumental in the sale of a major division of this business. As a result, Ian fully understands the process and attention to detail needed to successfully complete a business sale.
Ian has always had a focus on the small to medium business entrepreneur, and learned quickly the importance of value added service and support required for business growth. From Europe to Latin America, it was evident that no matter where you are in the world or whatever your business focus and size, you can never put a price on the value of a key strategic partner. This same philosophy holds true when the time comes for the owner of the business is ready to sell, or a new budding entrepreneur is looking for that new challenge or opportunity. Ian’s background, experience, and empathy toward the business owner, along with his commitment to hard work and professionalism, will ensure he is an ideal partner to assist you in achieving your goals.
During his busy business life Ian completed his Marketing Diploma, is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and is a licensed Realtor. Outside of Ian’s involvement in the business community in Vancouver, he is also a keen sportsman enjoying skiing, golf and soccer along with a passion for the outdoors, and all this country has to offer.
Arthur is a proven and resourceful corporate marketing and business management professional with 20+ years, product management, business development, branding and demand-generation experience and credentials.


His career path includes substantive background with brand-leading service focused organizations, as well as that of an independent business consultant. A consummate professional, he actively contributed to and gained deep understanding of the business fundamentals of the organization and sought harmony across client needs and expectations with the marketing strategies and business planning initiatives he developed to leverage progressive results.

Arthur has an underlying motivation to solve problems and implement strategic solutions – fundamental qualities sought in a business broker. As a trusted intermediary, his approach is to partner with buyers and sellers of privately held enterprises in the process to value, facilitate knowledge exchange and transact the sale of these ventures.
Supported by progressive education and training, including a BSc (Agr) from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management, from UBC, Sauder School of Business, Arthur holds a BC Real Estate license and is currently completing the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) accreditation as administered by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).
His career path includes substantive background with brand-leading service focused organizations, as well as that of an independent business consultant. A consummate professional, he actively contributed to and gained deep understanding of the business fundamentals of the organization and sought harmony across client needs and expectations with the marketing strategies and business planning initiatives he developed to leverage progressive results.

Arthur has an underlying motivation to solve problems and implement strategic solutions – fundamental qualities sought in a business broker. As a trusted intermediary, his approach is to partner with buyers and sellers of privately held enterprises in the process to value, facilitate knowledge exchange and transact the sale of these ventures.
Supported by progressive education and training, including a BSc (Agr) from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management, from UBC, Sauder School of Business, Arthur holds a BC Real Estate license and is currently completing the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) accreditation as administered by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA).
Byron McDonald brings more than twenty five years of BC based sales, business and entrepreneurial leadership to his role at Pacific Business Brokers. “I firmly believe entrepreneurship is a basic human condition;” says Byron, “it’s at the heart of practically every culture and, in its highest form, the product of the hope of the current generation for the success of the next. I feel Business Brokerage provides an ideal opportunity to leverage the achievements and experience of current business owners into the next generation.”
Most recently, Byron spent twelve years as a senior sales and marketing executive for two small to midsized BC manufacturers. In these roles he significantly expanded markets in Eastern Canada and the USA. “My largest clients were on the East Coast and in the South West of the USA. It’s a tough marketplace and you need to be incredibly responsive and competitive to prevail.” More broadly, his experience includes time spent in Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Distribution, Commercial Fisheries, High Tech, Food Service and as the principal investor in a Vancouver based Visual Effects startup. Clearly, Mr. McDonald has a wealth of knowledge from which to draw in support of his clients.
Byron graduated from Royal Roads University with an MBA in Executive Management, is a member of the International Business Brokers Association and a licensed BC Commercial Realtor. A passionate aviator, Mr. McDonald is a Private Pilot and enjoys paragliding when time permits
Most recently, Byron spent twelve years as a senior sales and marketing executive for two small to midsized BC manufacturers. In these roles he significantly expanded markets in Eastern Canada and the USA. “My largest clients were on the East Coast and in the South West of the USA. It’s a tough marketplace and you need to be incredibly responsive and competitive to prevail.” More broadly, his experience includes time spent in Retail, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Distribution, Commercial Fisheries, High Tech, Food Service and as the principal investor in a Vancouver based Visual Effects startup. Clearly, Mr. McDonald has a wealth of knowledge from which to draw in support of his clients.
Byron graduated from Royal Roads University with an MBA in Executive Management, is a member of the International Business Brokers Association and a licensed BC Commercial Realtor. A passionate aviator, Mr. McDonald is a Private Pilot and enjoys paragliding when time permits
Amanda has joined Pacific Business Brokers Inc. after spending a decade as a senior manager in the premium brand auto industry. She was recently recruited to develop an independent lending and credit department for Mercedes-Benz-Canada Inc where she was responsible for developing and maintaining their successful retail finance and lease portfolios. Here she received a National Marketing Award for the highest market penetration of contractual fulfillment.
Schooled as an educator at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Amanda left the discipline in favour of a career in business development. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs fostered her spirit to explore companies that made sound financial sense and had reasonably instant cash flow. Her first foray into business was an automotive interior trim franchise with a large BC territory. Six years later, she successfully sub-franchised the business interests into three separate territories and subsequently sold all three to new operators. At the same time and inspired to satisfy her creative nature, she began the development of a silk-screen company with a focus on wholesale printing of garments and other printable substrates. Later she added a small to medium format sign manufacturing shop under a separate division – both operated for 15 years in the Vancouver area. After 22 years, her start-up companies are now sold and continue to operate under new ownership – a satisfying testament to some acquired skill, mentorship and a fair amount of sweat equity.
Going forward, she is passionate about deploying a plan to assist and guide others as they transition to or from business ownership, develop or consolidate exit strategies by providing exceptional financial analysis and professional services made available exclusively through the Pacific Business Brokers proprietary systems with an overall goal of establishing an organic match for motivated buyers and sellers.
Becoming a business broker is the chrysalis of her life’s work. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate a corporate culture that provides business owners, partners, employees and individuals with a sense of self direction (autonomy), a sense of achievement (mastery), and one that makes a difference (purposeful contribution).
Amanda has been an independent professional dancer in Vancouver, teaches ballroom dancing, enjoys sailing, tennis, skiing, biking and yoga among a plethora of ‘playground’ activities offered up by the good fortune of living and working in beautiful Vancouver and coastal British Columbia.
Schooled as an educator at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Amanda left the discipline in favour of a career in business development. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs fostered her spirit to explore companies that made sound financial sense and had reasonably instant cash flow. Her first foray into business was an automotive interior trim franchise with a large BC territory. Six years later, she successfully sub-franchised the business interests into three separate territories and subsequently sold all three to new operators. At the same time and inspired to satisfy her creative nature, she began the development of a silk-screen company with a focus on wholesale printing of garments and other printable substrates. Later she added a small to medium format sign manufacturing shop under a separate division – both operated for 15 years in the Vancouver area. After 22 years, her start-up companies are now sold and continue to operate under new ownership – a satisfying testament to some acquired skill, mentorship and a fair amount of sweat equity.
Going forward, she is passionate about deploying a plan to assist and guide others as they transition to or from business ownership, develop or consolidate exit strategies by providing exceptional financial analysis and professional services made available exclusively through the Pacific Business Brokers proprietary systems with an overall goal of establishing an organic match for motivated buyers and sellers.
Becoming a business broker is the chrysalis of her life’s work. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate a corporate culture that provides business owners, partners, employees and individuals with a sense of self direction (autonomy), a sense of achievement (mastery), and one that makes a difference (purposeful contribution).
Amanda has been an independent professional dancer in Vancouver, teaches ballroom dancing, enjoys sailing, tennis, skiing, biking and yoga among a plethora of ‘playground’ activities offered up by the good fortune of living and working in beautiful Vancouver and coastal British Columbia.
Gordon has 32 years of business experience in large corporations and small startup ventures, and a sincere commitment to deliver on his business broker intermediary responsibilities. As the chief executive of a retail drug store chain, he developed and grew the business into a national franchise organization increasing sales over 500% in 5 years. As an executive committee member he was responsible for the planning, management and financial performance of - a multi-million dollar wholesale business, - a large network computer company, - a large medical office software company and - a multi-million dollar manufacturer of health products. Prior, he was the pharmacy Director and Department Manager of a large grocery organization responsible for developing the pharmacy as well as its operation. Gordon has experience starting up and running a diverse background of companies including an international import/distribution company, a manufacturing company, and a private label affinity club and worked in strategic planning consulting.
Gordon holds an honors degree in Pharmacy, from the University of Alberta, and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of British Columbia. He held the position of Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia for 13 years, lecturing in accounting and financial analysis and received the Dean’s Certificate of Merit in recognition of his contribution.
He has served on various boards and committees in various industry sectors and is presently a Director of the British Properties Area Homeowners Association, is involved with skiing, and has coached soccer for 12 years.
Gordon holds a BC Real Estate Trading Services License, is a member of the International Business Brokers Association and is in the process of obtaining a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation.
Having successfully completed projects with firms including Google.org, Wal-Mart, Cisco, Georg Jensen, and Nortel, Mike delivers results for his clients. His ability to manage and focus expectations to the task at hand, and bring together the appropriate experts, at the right time, achieves the goals set out.
As co-founder of a renewable energy company whose operation now resides in the US, Mike’s first hand experience ranges from the passion of an entrepreneur, the strategic position of Director of Business Development, to the corporate executive level while at the centralized European head office of the world largest IT publisher IDG (International Data Group) EMEA in London, UK. With an extensive background in developing business he was responsible for securing new customers, penetrating new and existing markets and delivering on time sensitive projects. From assessing target market opportunities to gathering intelligence on customers and competitors his main deliverable was to act on said information.
Born in BC, Mike studied at the University of Victoria before graduating with a Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.
Mike is a PADI Scuba diving instructor, a professional photographer, former chair of the sustainable transportations sub-committee for the VBOT, advisor to several clean technology firms, a licensed commercial real-estate agent in BC and an avid automotive enthusiast.
Mike is also a member of the International Business Brokers Association and is working towards his Certified Business Intermediary designation.
As co-founder of a renewable energy company whose operation now resides in the US, Mike’s first hand experience ranges from the passion of an entrepreneur, the strategic position of Director of Business Development, to the corporate executive level while at the centralized European head office of the world largest IT publisher IDG (International Data Group) EMEA in London, UK. With an extensive background in developing business he was responsible for securing new customers, penetrating new and existing markets and delivering on time sensitive projects. From assessing target market opportunities to gathering intelligence on customers and competitors his main deliverable was to act on said information.
Born in BC, Mike studied at the University of Victoria before graduating with a Masters Degree in International Relations from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.
Mike is a PADI Scuba diving instructor, a professional photographer, former chair of the sustainable transportations sub-committee for the VBOT, advisor to several clean technology firms, a licensed commercial real-estate agent in BC and an avid automotive enthusiast.
Mike is also a member of the International Business Brokers Association and is working towards his Certified Business Intermediary designation.
Neil is a business broker specializing in lower mid-market transactions of $1MM to $20MM. He is a designated Certified Business Intermediary and an expert in valuating businesses using approved methods and market based techniques including; critical analysis of corporate financial reports, industry trends, and other market indicators that enhance and drive the values of companies.
Since 1995, Neil has represented many owners in the sale of a variety of businesses, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in the transaction details. He has negotiated the highest possible price for these companies including the best structure of the deal including cash, best financial terms of any notes and earn-outs, while minimizing the transaction tax implications for the Vendor.
He specializes in getting the price right and managing the sales transaction from beginning to end. The Okanagan Valley has come to rely upon Neil’s guidance for a successful exit.
Neil has run businesses both large and small, and understands first hand the challenges of selling a business while keeping focused on its successful operation. He has worked in many industries including retail services, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, hi-tech, automotive, construction, transportation and the aeronautics sector.
Neil is actively involved in his local community; a member of the Rotary Club of Kelowna and the Chamber of Commerce, is Past-Treasurer for the Board of Directors for the Pleasantvale Homes Society (low income senior housing facility) and for the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers of the Central Okanagan.
Mr. Thomson graduated from BCIT in Computer Science and the University of Calgary's Business Administration faculty. He holds the highest designation in the industry, of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) by the International Business Brokers Association – IBBA. Neil is also a member of M&A Source and is a pending Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), the highest designation in the industry from M&A Source. He is a licensed BC Realtor, a licensed member of the Canadian Power Squadron, a NAUI certified scuba diver, and a member of Gallagher's Canyon Golf and Country Club.
Since 1995, Neil has represented many owners in the sale of a variety of businesses, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in the transaction details. He has negotiated the highest possible price for these companies including the best structure of the deal including cash, best financial terms of any notes and earn-outs, while minimizing the transaction tax implications for the Vendor.
He specializes in getting the price right and managing the sales transaction from beginning to end. The Okanagan Valley has come to rely upon Neil’s guidance for a successful exit.
Neil has run businesses both large and small, and understands first hand the challenges of selling a business while keeping focused on its successful operation. He has worked in many industries including retail services, manufacturing, distribution, professional services, hi-tech, automotive, construction, transportation and the aeronautics sector.
Neil is actively involved in his local community; a member of the Rotary Club of Kelowna and the Chamber of Commerce, is Past-Treasurer for the Board of Directors for the Pleasantvale Homes Society (low income senior housing facility) and for the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers of the Central Okanagan.
Mr. Thomson graduated from BCIT in Computer Science and the University of Calgary's Business Administration faculty. He holds the highest designation in the industry, of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) by the International Business Brokers Association – IBBA. Neil is also a member of M&A Source and is a pending Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), the highest designation in the industry from M&A Source. He is a licensed BC Realtor, a licensed member of the Canadian Power Squadron, a NAUI certified scuba diver, and a member of Gallagher's Canyon Golf and Country Club.
Focused on matching and transitioning business ownership, Marion has helped both family and non-family enterprises successfully transition business ownership. Having worked as an entrepreneur, she understands what makes businesses successful. Having studied Business administration and Family Business consulting, she understands the complexities of governance, growth and succession.
Marion is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), a designation held by only a handful of business brokers in Canada. She emigrated from The Netherlands in 1983 and has since called Canada her home.
In addition to business administration, her background includes Food service, Hospitality, Real Estate, Special events, Event Rentals and Athletic Apparel. She is an MBA graduate from Athabasca University and wrote her applied project on Family Business Succession. She continues to study at the Sauder School of Business in the area of Family Business Advising and has chosen to apply her background, experience and education to help business owners plan for succession, intergenerational transfers and divestitures.
Her 25 years of experience includes family and personal businesses. The process of starting and growing businesses, separating related companies and selling a company has given her great insight into due diligence requirements, general and specific knowledge required to buy or sell a business, as well as the need for careful planning and execution. As a business Intermediary, she brings value to the process with intuition, knowledge and ethics.
As an active member of the International Business Brokers Association she gives back to industry as a speaker and committee member. Interested individuals can attend Marion’s seminars on buying or selling businesses at Small Business BC in the Waterfront station.
Marion is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), a designation held by only a handful of business brokers in Canada. She emigrated from The Netherlands in 1983 and has since called Canada her home.
In addition to business administration, her background includes Food service, Hospitality, Real Estate, Special events, Event Rentals and Athletic Apparel. She is an MBA graduate from Athabasca University and wrote her applied project on Family Business Succession. She continues to study at the Sauder School of Business in the area of Family Business Advising and has chosen to apply her background, experience and education to help business owners plan for succession, intergenerational transfers and divestitures.
Her 25 years of experience includes family and personal businesses. The process of starting and growing businesses, separating related companies and selling a company has given her great insight into due diligence requirements, general and specific knowledge required to buy or sell a business, as well as the need for careful planning and execution. As a business Intermediary, she brings value to the process with intuition, knowledge and ethics.
As an active member of the International Business Brokers Association she gives back to industry as a speaker and committee member. Interested individuals can attend Marion’s seminars on buying or selling businesses at Small Business BC in the Waterfront station.