Jeannie Keen

Jeannie Keen, Certified Main Street Business Broker, Certified Project Manager, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Owner/CEO/Broker

Jeannie Keen brings more than 20 years of experience in business ownership to her current role of Owner and CEI of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Roanoke & Lynchburg, the areas only Main Street/Lower Middle Market Brokerage firm. Jeannie holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from George Mason University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated summa cum laude. Jeannie is a Certified Main Street Business Broker (CMSBB), she holds a license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as well as a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). Jeannie’s diverse background in business and human behavior and psychology prove effective with the complex and emotional components of selling businesses.

Jeannie’s reputation for excellence extends beyond her immediate professional circle. She has been recognized as a leader in her field, receiving numerous awards from prestigious industry bodies. Additionally, her involvement in UVA’s Sorensen Institute’s Political Leaders Program and her recognition as Leadership Roanoke Valley’s Advisor of the Year highlight her leadership capabilities and her commitment to community service. Jeannie is a member of the International Business Brokers Association and the Carolina/Virginia Business Broker’s Association.

Operating from Salem, Virginia, Jeannie is passionately dedicated to her profession and her community. She and her husband, Mike, are well-known figures in the local business community, where they contribute both their expertise and time to various initiatives. Jeannie’s professional and personal endeavors underscore her commitment to fostering successful business ownership transitions and her dedication to client satisfaction.