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John Howe, Associate, & Director of the Business Transition Strategies Division (BTS), has a broad business background as general manager of a daily newspaper company for over 30 years. His experience includes bottom line responsibility for a multi-million dollar budget, staffing, project coordination, human resources, advertising sales, new products, production and editorial oversight. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with the Exit Planning Institute. He is a member of International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA). jhowe@nhbizsales.com | |
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Ken Schaefer, Associate, & member of the BTS Leadership Team, brings nearly 35 years of experience in owning, operating, and managing various retail businesses in New England, most recently as the owner of a retail business in Southern NH. He is an IBBA and NEBBA member. A business intermediary since 2006, Ken focuses his efforts in Southern NH. His office is in Londonderry. kschaefer@nhbizsales.com | |
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Brad Kaplan, Broker Associate, & member of the BTS Leadership Team, has an over 25-year track record as a business intermediary. Brad was co-founder of Mathurin & Kaplan, a mid-market mergers and acquisitions firm in Portland and is VP of Maine Business Brokers in Portland, Maine, our strategic partner. His additional background in commercial bank lending gives him an in-depth understanding of business valuation and business transfer issues. Brad is an IBBA member and works from our Portsmouth office. brad@nhbizsales.com | |
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Leon Parker, CBI, President/Principal Broker/Co-Owner. After a career as a Federal Executive, Leon returned to N.H. in 1985 and went into real estate and business brokerage. He has brokered a wide variety of transactions from Nashua to Pittsburg. He is a member of IBBA, NEBBA, and the NH Lodging & Restaurant Association (NHLRA) and a member of the Henniker Board of Selectmen. His office is in Henniker. leon@nhbizsales.com | |
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Ivor Thomas, CBI, Executive Vice President/Managing Broker/Co-Owner, has a diverse background of experience in the paper and elastomeric manufacturing industries, as well as small business ownership. Since becoming a business & commercial real estate intermediary in 1990, he has been involved in transactions with all kinds and sizes of businesses throughout NH. He is a member of IBBA, NEBBA, and the N.H. Grocers Association (NHGA). His office is in Meredith. ivor@nhbizsales.com | |
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Melanie Heinis, Operations Manager, provides administrative management for the company at the Meredith Office where she oversees administrative activities, marketing, web and print advertising, and serves as the communications coordinator for the company. She has worked in the business brokerage field for over 20 years. melanie@nhbizsales.com |
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Mike LaPierre, Associate, has been affiliated with business brokerage in New Hampshire since the mid 1980’s. Mike has amassed experience and understanding of the selling and buying of business opportunities and has carried a N.H. Real estate license for over 20 years. Mike’s office is in Moultonborough. mlapierre@nhbizsales.com | |
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Ed Settino, Broker Associate, has 30+ years in the property management business; from site manager to corporate president and owner. An IBBA member, he became a business intermediary in 2001 after selling his business. With his experience in negotiating hundreds of contracts throughout his career, Ed can serve the seller and potential buyer with his many years of first-hand, owner’s experience. ed@nhbizsales.com | |
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Don Leavitt, CBI, Broker Associate, brings 18 years of entrepreneurial experience in the hospitality industry to the firm. In that career, he established 2 inns and restaurants and several other businesses and developed business plans for several more. A business intermediary since 2003, Don is an IBBA member and Owner/Broker of Green Mountain Business Brokers in VT. With buyers and sellers, he is able to call upon his vast experience from start-ups to exit strategies. don@nhbizsales.com | |
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Stan Evans, CBI, Broker Associate, has an extensive business background including 20+ years in banking in commercial lending and business development and is an IBBA member. He has also owned and operated his own business in NH’s Mount Washington Valley. He has been a commercial broker since 2001. His office is in Salem. stan@nhbizsales.com | |
