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Our TeamOur associates have a great breadth of experience to facilitate the tasks associated with transferring business ownership. We help buyers understand the businesses we have for sale and the process of buying a business. Stewart Lamprey, Broker Associate
Ivor Thomas, CBI, Broker/Owner
Leon Parker, CBI, Principal Broker/Owner
Melanie Heinis, Operations Manager
Ed Settino, Broker Associate
Stan Evans, Broker Associate
Ken Canaway, Broker Associate
Don Leavitt, Broker Associate
Glen Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL, Vice President, Broker Associate
Dick Butterfield, Broker Associate
Kim Cedarstrom, Associate
Ken Schaefer, Associate
Mike LaPierre, Associate
John Coto, CBI, Associate
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Stewart Lamprey, Broker Associate, is the founder and former owner of New Hampshire Business Sales, Inc. He made his first real estate sale in 1939. In April 2000 Stewart sold New Hampshire Business Sales to his associates Ivor Thomas and Leon Parker. Stewart continues as a Broker Associate and as a Director. He has been a member of the NH Realtors Association so long they have given him a lifetime membership. He has been selling businesses for much of that time, and specifically running this business and commercial real estate firm since 1976. Stewart also has an extensive political background. His experience and his extensive contacts are invaluable in helping sellers and buyers deal with the complexities of a sale.
Ivor Thomas, CBI, Broker/Owner, has a diverse business background of sales, management, and administrative experience. A Pennsylvania native, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Science) and of Adelphi University (Masters in Business Administration), he served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Subsequently, he was affiliated with Proctor & Gamble Co.'s Charmin Paper Products manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania in various supervisory positions, with the former St. Regis Paper Co.'s Kraft Division as Divisional Planning Coordinator in New York City, and as Director of Corporate Planning & Human Resources in Bristol, NH for Freudenberg-NOK (formerly International Packings Corporation). Since becoming a Business & Commercial Real Estate Broker in 1990, he has performed business valuations, is a member of IBBA, NEBBA, & ABBA(American Business Brokers Assn), and has been involved in a variety of transactions with all kinds of business activities throughout NH. He is a co-owner and treasurer of the company. Ivor is based in the Meredith office.
Leon Parker, CBI, Principal Broker/Owner, is now company President. After graduation from UNH, Leon went to Washington and became a Federal Executive, with years of service in the Navy, Peace Corps and a government foundation involved in foreign assistance. Since his return to New Hampshire in 1985 he has been involved in real estate and business brokerage. Leon has been associated with Stewart Lamprey for many years. He has handled a wide range of businesses, and sold properties from Nashua to north of the notches. He is a member of IBBA (International Business Brokers Association), NEBBA (New England Business Brokers Assn) as well as the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association. Leon works out of the Henniker office.
Melanie Heinis, Operations Manager, provides administrative management for the company from her base in the Meredith office, where she oversees administrative activities, marketing, web & print advertising, and acts as the communications coordinator for the company. Our associates spend a lot of time on the road, and are seldom in the office, making them often hard to contact, and making her communications coordination role very important. She has been with us since January 2000, and has a total of over 15 years experience in business brokerage offices, in addition to several more years of office administrative work.
Ed Settino, Broker Associate, has 30+ years in the property management business, from site manager to corporate president and owner. Ed founded Metropolitan Parking System, Inc. in 1977, and built it to the most professionally managed parking company in New England, with over fifty sites in RI, MA, ME, and NH. After selling his business he obtained his real estate license and then his broker's license. With his experience of negotiating hundreds of contracts throughout his career, Ed can serve the seller and potential buyer with his many years of first-hand, owners experience. He lives in Greenland, NH.
Stan Evans, Broker Associate, is a native of Gorham, NH and a graduate of UNH. He has an extensive business background, including 20+ years in banking in Commercial Lending, Commercial Real Estate Lending and Business Development. He also has private company management experience and has owned and operated his own business in NH's White Mountain region. He is a member of IBBA. Stan lives in Wolfeboro, NH.
Ken Canaway, Broker Associate, has spent his career contributing to the success of many small to medium sized businesses. As a senior executive with New England Business Service (NEBS), DM Management (J Jill Group), Sabanek Associates (Keepsake Quilting) Vutek, as well as, a small business owner, Ken brings to a buyer/seller relationship a solid understanding of business operations, strategic planning, business development, information technology, and exit strategy management. Significant business experience combined with professional affiliations as past president of the New England Mail Order Association, founding member - past Chairman - and current Board member of the Belknap County Economic Development Council, and past Chairman of the Meredith Chamber of Commerce gives Ken a unique understanding of the issues that benefit business buyers and sellers. Ken lives in Bristol, NH.
Don Leavitt, Broker Associate, brings 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship and the hospitality industry to N.H. Business Sales, Inc. For buyers and sellers he is able to call upon his extensive business experience from start-ups to exit strategies. He has founded two inns and restaurants, and developed business plans for several more. He has founded and operated several other companies including a movie theatre and an Internet based nautical antiques business. Don has served on the boards of the New England Innkeepers Association, the New Hampshire Travel Council, and the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Don grew up in Maryland and also lived overseas in the Middle East and South America. He has a BA in American History from the University of Maryland and a Master's Degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. For several years he was a news reporter for WNNE-TV in Vermont. He is a member of IBBA. A resident of New Hampshire for 21 years, Don recently moved into a restored 1842 house in Vermont.
Glen Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL, Vice President, Broker Associate, is also founder and President of a business brokerage firm in Maine, our strategic partner, Maine Business Brokers' Network in Portland, Maine (www.MaineBusinessBrokers.com). He is a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), a Business Valuator Accredited for Valuation (BVAL), and a licensed real estate broker in both Maine and New Hampshire. He was southern Maine's first Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) of the Realtors' National Marketing Institute. He is a founding member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and has been active in all aspects of business brokerage and valuation since he sold his first business in 1979. His New Hampshire real estate license is with New Hampshire Business Sales. As part of the strategic alliance between our two companies, Glen's New Hampshire listings will now be listed only under NHBS.
Dick Butterfield, Broker Associate, brings a broad and varied degree of experience in service, retail, hospitality and recreation businesses. He has started, developed and exited small businesses, and has been a leader on local and State business development boards. He is committed to being an advocate in facilitating the successful marketing of small businesses. Dick lives on Lake Sunapee in Newbury, NH.
Kim Cedarstrom, Associate, has held positions in the marine industry from mechanic to owner for more than 25 years, working in small to large companies in virtually all positions and departments. He has also owned and operated stores in the outdoor sports arena (fishing, skiing, and water sports). Kim understands the challenges that small business owners face. He knows what business owners are talking about. By combining the resources and experience of NHBS with his insight and background, he feels strongly that he can provide a meaningful service to both business owners and buyers. Kim lives in Meredith.
Ken Schaefer, Associate, brings nearly 35 years of experience in owning, operating, and managing various retail businesses in New England, most recently as the owner of a party supply business in Southern NH. For business sellers and buyers, he will be able to call upon his extensive business experience from start-ups to exit strategies. Ken, a NH licensed real estate sales person, will be focusing his efforts in Southern NH. Ken lives in Londonderry.
Mike LaPierre, Associate, has been affiliated with business brokerage in New Hampshire since the mid 1980's. He was an associate with a national business broker franchise and received many national awards for sales achievements in N.H., New England, and nationally. Mike has amassed experience and understanding of the selling and buying of business opportunities and has carried a N.H. Real Estate license for nearly 20 years. Mike's office is in Moultonborough, NH.
John Coto, CBI, Associate, owns Alliance Business Brokers, LLC in Nashua, NH and is another of our strategic partners. His real estate related listings are done with us. John had an extensive career in computer and high tech sales, followed by owning his own high tech company which he sold after 11 yeras. He now has been a business intermediary for over 5 years. John is an IBBA member and works out of his Nashua office.