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Your Trusted Advisors

Wes Martin

CBI—MANAGING BROKER

Wes has spent the last 20 years involved in a variety of his family-owned businesses, ranging from a medium-sized HVAC business, franchised deli shops, gas stations, and full-service restaurants. During his tenure within the management of these businesses, Wes has been involved personally in multiple purchases and the eventual sale of several of his own businesses

Combining his personal history and extensive transactional experience during the last five years in the business brokerage practice gives Wes a ground-level perspective on his clients’ needs. Wes’ approach to his client relationships revolves around assisting them with their goals in an honest, professional, and confidential manner. Trade relationships include membership in the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and various chambers of commerce throughout Western Washington.

Charles Morningstar

BROKER

Charles Morningstar has represented selling companies in seven different business verticals, through the selling and acquisition process to closing. Charles has an entrepreneurial background which includes the founding and development of three separate companies. He started his first company in 1989 while completing his business degree at the University of Puget Sound, and the company was ultimately sold in 2006. Mr. Morningstar’s primary areas of expertise and focus are Manufacturing/Aerospace and Defense, metals fabrication, trades/construction and related material suppliers, agribusiness, and food and beverage.

Charles Morningstar

BROKER

Charles has since been engaged in advising business owners on preparing for and executing liquidity events that meet their personal and financial objectives. Charles truly comes from a “been-there-done-that” perspective. His own experience combined with his transaction history allows him to provide recent and real-world pragmatics, which help both buyers and sellers to better understand their specific transaction architecture. Charles’ devotion to bridging the gap between seller and buyer, coupled with his proven history of mediation and long-term business relationship success stories, has fueled his passion for creating win-win results.

George Metos

BROKER

After achieving degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, George spent 20 years in software development. He built an environment where 140 technical and creative developers could thrive building software products and eventually merged with a public company. This was his first exposure to working with a business broker.

George has been brokering businesses for ten years, with an emphasis on industrial companies and specialties in towing and automotive recycling companies. He believes that an honest assessment of value is the first step in finding the right buyer for any business. Feel free to contact George regarding your future business plans.

Arizona Office

Dana Cole | 520-404-1148

Sound Business Brokers of Arizona offers complete and confidential business sales & acquisition services to companies operating in both the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas. With close to fifty years of combined transactional and business ownership experience, we understand the need for confidentiality, vetting potential prospects, and maximizing the value for your life’s effort in building your company. Let us be your guide through the process which can be fraught with unforeseen complexities and unexpected emotional ebbs and flows. We’re looking forward to assisting you!

Meet Dana P. Cole

Broker | CBI, CBB

With over 29 years of expertise, Dana P. Cole serves as the Designated Broker for Sound Business Brokers of Arizona. After relocating from Stratford, Canada, Dana has been a Tucson resident since 1972, with a transformative stint in New York City in 1980, gaining hands-on experience in high-level retail operations with Lancome Cosmetics.

Returning to Tucson in 1985, Dana contributed to the development of Cambric Corporate Center and Cambric Executive Suites, expanding businesses for over 100 entrepreneurs. In 1987, she established her first business, Monas Café, marking the start of six successful ventures.

As the President of the Arizona Association of Business Brokers and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Dana is aligned with over 2,800 professionals in the International Business Brokers Association. Recognized with the “Award of Excellence” in 2000, Dana brings unparalleled expertise to business brokerage transactions and SBA loan packaging.

Leveraging her rich background in real estate, sales/marketing, and management, Her commitment to professional standards and unwavering dedication make her an ideal candidate for representing you in a business sale or acquisition.

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Your Trusted Advisors

Wes Martin

CBI—MANAGING BROKER

Charles Morningstar

BROKER

Charles Morningstar

BROKER

George Metos

BROKER

Arizona Office

Dana Cole | 520-404-1148

Meet Dana P. Cole

Broker | CBI, CBB

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