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send an e-mail to Dan Pedersen

Dan Pedersen is the President of Sunbelt of Schaumburg, IL. In addition, Dan has served as a national advisor for the Sunbelt organization, and has assisted in setting national direction and policies for Sunbelt's operations.

Mr. Pedersen's mission for the Schaumburg Sunbelt office is to provide individuals who are buying and selling companies with an ethical, honest, and professional approach to business transactions through a staff of highly trained business brokers and advisors. Mr. Pedersen has assembled a transaction support team with bankers, lawyers, accountants, tax advisors and other professionals who can bring a wide range of resources to every transaction. The Schaumburg Sunbelt office is among the most successful business transaction intermediaries in the United States. He has extensive experience in building and developing both large and small companies which give him the perspective of buyers and sellers. In his career he has successfully negotiated the purchase of and sale of hundreds of businesses.



send an e-mail to Bill Augustine

Bill Augustine, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, brings a myriad of business experience from small to large. With an Economics Degree, he has started and owned a number of businesses and has sat on the board of directors of an international multi-billion company. Bill is a certified business coach that has personally met with and helped on a consulting basis with hundreds of nationally and internationally businesses in a variety of industries.

He understands what it takes to build, cast, and articulate value. His experience as a startup partner in a successful business coaching firm, among other ventures, allows Bill to both speak and understand the language of business owners. If you are at the stage of moving on for whatever reason or you are seeking an endeavor for your entrepreneurial skills, Bill brings a multitude of know how experience.



send an e-mail to Bob Hanson

Bob Hanson, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, attended Wright Jr. College and DePaul University majoring in Marketing & Management and received his Master in Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1992. He helped establish U.S. Suburban Press Inc. (USSPI) a nationwide firm serving over 1100 newspapers and over 300 publishers in the top 50 U.S. Markets. He became President & CEO in 1978 and led a management leveraged buy out of the firm in 1984 as the majority stockholder, and sold the business in 1989. He has been president of two other firms, executive vice president of another, helped launch two firms and served on several boards.

Throughout his business career and his membership in the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the World Presidents Organization (WPO), Bob has first hand experience and knowledge of the problems and opportunities facing company owners from the small family owned business to the billion dollar publicly traded companies. With his marketing, sales and management expertise along with his straight forward approach has developed excellent relationships with his clients. Whether you wish to buy or sell a business or do a search for one, call anytime and he will be happy to discuss the process or the opportunities that are currently available.



send an e-mail to Chris Trudeau

Chris Trudeau, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has been a successful Business Broker for several years. He knows what it takes to get the job done right. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and subsequently earned a C.P.A. designation. Utilizing his own experience, as well as the extensive resources of the Sunbelt Network for legal, financial, and banking professionals, Chris is a valuable resource throughout the entire transaction process.

Prior to becoming a full time Business Broker, he put his C.P.A. designation to use in the private sector industry. He was a key financial manager for several small to mid-sized companies in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors. During this time, Chris worked closely with the principals of the companies, developing a keen understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. Perhaps most importantly, he prides himself in his professionalism, integrity and trust worthiness. Chris builds mutually and beneficial relationships with all principals involved in a business transaction process.


send an e-mail to Dave Hayes

Dave Hayes is a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office.



send an e-mail to Elaine Bonney

Elaine Bonney, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has spent her years in a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors. Early in her career, she launched a very successful home-remodeling business which supported her family well for many years and more recently she has owned and operated two highly profitable food service establishments. She has good knowledge of this industry and understands the hard work and passion that goes into restaurant ownership, and the distinct challenges involved in selling this type of business.

In addition to her business ownership background, she also has over 12 years in sales and marketing in a combination of real estate and business brokerage. During those years, she has learned to be a negotiator and a facilitator in all aspects of a sale. As an intermediary, she has the skills and knowledge necessary to work with all the professionals involved in a sale, from inspectors, to accountants, to attorneys, etc Elaine has sold and closed a variety of businesses from manufacturing firms to service and retail and learning about the intricacies of a sellers particular business is of the utmost importance to her on her first meeting with you.

All in all, when it comes down to marketing, negotiating, and facilitating the closing of the sale of your business, with Elaines years of experience, you can trust that she will get the job done for you. Call her for a no obligation consultation and she can walk you comfortably through the process.



send an e-mail to Fred Atwood

Fred Atwood, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has a Business Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. Fred is an entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience as a business owner and has worked in various industries with start-ups as well as established organizations. His range of experience includes graphic arts, wireless telecom, and service industries.
Fred is very comfortable working within a wide variety of business environments and he utilizes his personal experiences to promote smooth transitions for both buyers and sellers.



send an e-mail to George Gutierrez

George Gutierrez, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has over 25 years experience in the Mortgage and Financing Industries. George has worked with a wide variety of clients, ranging from the average homeowner to multi-million dollar business owners. George has developed a large network of relationships with banks and other lenders, which undoubtedly aids in the buying and selling of a business. Georges experience with financing and negotiating will help close your deal quickly and professionally.



send an e-mail to Hugh James

Hugh James, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, brings a wide range of business experience to your transaction. Recently, Hugh operated a small but successful rental property management, development and brokerage office in Chicago. Over the years he has developed and sold a radio program syndication company and a five county (Illinois) franchise for a division of 3M. He started an sold a regional wholesaler of tropical foliage to large discount retailers as well as small town florists. He brings a broad understanding of the needs of both buyers and sellers to the table for business of all sizes.
Hugh James has been licensed to practice real estate for many years. He is presently approved as a broker in both Illinois and Wisconsin, and is a licensed representative for one of the oldest residential mortgage bankers in Illinois. Hugh has a hands on view of the process of buying and selling a business opportunity that will be an asset to your transaction. He welcomes your call to discuss your requirements.



send an e-mail to Jerry Wentzel

Jerry Wentzel, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and has over twenty five years of experience in Public Accounting. His Public Accounting experience includes five years in the Mergers and Acquisition Department which was then called a "Big Eight" Accounting Firm.

Jerry has been both a sole practitioner and partner in his own Accounting / Consulting Firms. Being in business for himself and having been instrumental in helping clients buy and sell businesses, including selling his own practice and buying two other practices, Jerry has the experience and knowledge for getting the job done right.

Having over twenty years of experience in the business community throughout the Chicago area, Jerry has developed strategic relationships with banks and other lending institutions, which can make a difference in getting the deal done. He has a no non-sense approach that will help facilitate the selling or buying of a business.



send an e-mail to Jim Haag

Jim Haag, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has a Business Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Parkside. He founded and developed his own electronic assembly business for over twenty five years before selling in 2003 and has also participated in a start up company in the same industry.

Jim has the knowledge and experienced it takes to build a business and understands the importance of having it sold quickly for the best price. With Jims knowledge and experience, this will be the most successful combination for success in your final business decision.



send an e-mail to Jim Huber

Jim Huber, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has over twenty years of experience working with business owners, in a wide variety of industries, providing investment analysis and brokerage services. He has a Business Degree from the University of Chicago and Engineering Degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Jim has personally started, grown and sold several business services companies. He focuses his extensive network of corporate resources on helping his clients sell and buy businesses, professionally, at fair values, and in the shortest amount of time.



send an e-mail to Kim Monreal

Kimberly is a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, Illinois Sunbelt Office. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She practiced public accounting for several years and worked with client companies of all sizes in various industries. She proceed to work in private industry and held CFO, Controller and Financial Management roles. She worked for publicly traded corporations as well as entreprenurial companies. She specialized in financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and planning and operational profitability and efficiency. She has owned a home improvement company and a financial consulting practice. Kimberly adds real value to the business selling and acquisition processes. She is focused on getting the your deal completed in the most beneficial and efficient manner.



send an e-mail to Randy Severinsen

Randy Severinsen, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, provides individuals who are buying and selling a business with an ethical, honest, and professional approach to business transactions. He has a Business Administration Degree from the University of South Florida. Randy has worked for companies as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.

He is an entrepreneur, who in the past has been President and Senior Partner of a business service and consulting practice that has assisted privately held businesses with Acquisition and Merger opportunities. He has the experiences needed to be a real value partner to his clients transaction needs. Randy is a bottom line guy who is passionate about assisting clients who desire to sell or buy a business.



send an e-mail to Ron Gold

Ron Gold, a Senior M&A Advisor and Search Specialist in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has a Business Degree from Northeastern Illinois University. He has a solid background in M&A having worked for one of the top M&A firms in Chicago, which gave him enough experience and understandings in the industry.



send an e-mail to Stew Gilgis

Stew Gilgis, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has owned and operated three different manufacturing and distribution companies, such as Sales & Service Distributor of Electronic Cash Registers: $1-1/2 Million in sales; Picture Frame Manufacturer: $5 Million in sales; and Gear Manufacturing: $6 Million in sales over twelve years. He was directly involved in sales and plant operations for both manufacturing companies. The cash register distributorship taught him about retail businesses, especially grocery and drug stores, bars and restaurants, and specialty stores. Stew has the experience to list small and large companies and also conduct searches for them. His broad based experience will accelerate the process for serious Buyers and Sellers.



send an e-mail to Stuart Olson

Stuart Olson, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL Sunbelt Office, has Business Administration and Accounting Degrees from the University of Denver. He passed the C.P.A. exam in 1975 and has since worked for companies as COO/CFO. Stuart started & managed his own Accounting / Consulting practice and has been a CEO / Owner of two construction companies. He has been in the field of business brokerage since 2004 and is ready and willing to help you with your business sale or acquisition.



send an e-mail to Ted Theo

Ted Theo, a Senior Business Broker in the Schaumburg, IL. Sunbelt Office, has an Economics and Finance Degree from Northern Illinois University. Growing up and operating a family owned restaurant has given him the experience to work with different challenges and passions in owning your own business. In addition to his business background, Ted has been licensed to practice real estate for over 10 years in commercial real estate and commercial mortgage financing. He owned and facilitated a number of construction projects over the years. He has experience in working with attorneys, bankers and businesses to close deals successfully. He understands what it takes to buy and sell a business.