He has been involved in small business high-technology start-up's, acquisitions, and initial public offerings. He has held numerous officer level positions in large information technology corporations, as well as small businesses.

Alan has operated extensively in both national and international markets.  He has over thirty years of sales, marketing and management experience in the telecommunications, networking and data-communications industry, with prior experience in industrial automation of steel, chemical, and paper production. Alan has operated extensively in both national and international markets.  He has over thirty years of sales, marketing and management experience in the telecommunications, networking and data-communications industry, with prior experience in industrial automation of steel, chemical, and paper production.

He currently serves on the board of EMRT, Inc., a leading provider of professional software engineering services for intelligent connected devices.

Alan is a Certified Business Transfer Specialist, a Certified Senior Business Analyst, a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser, a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Chartered Information Technology Professional.

Steve has considerable experience in organizational and management development related to the marketing and sales function, across a broad range of businesses.  Steve has consulted to mid- and senior-level executives, with a client base from small business to Fortune 500 companies in manufacturing, service, health care, and educational institutions. 

Steve spent the first ten years of his career as a sales representative, a marketing consultant, and major account executive.  In addition, he acted as director of consulting services at a medum sized consulting firm, prior to starting his own company, “The Business Resource Link” in 1999. Steve brings this rich organizational and business background to the Company. Steve also has a distinguished military career and was the Unit Director for the 34th Infantry Platoon Scout Dog, associated with the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association. 

He is currently the Program Chairman for the local chapter of the (IFMA) International Facility Management Association.  Steve has also been a past member of the (TMA) Turnaround Management Association. 

Doug has over 25 years of commercial and industrial experience and a strong financial background. His extensive career with Eastman Kodak included responsibilities for M&A activities.  He has executed complex purchases and sales of operating businesses, in addition to, venture capital investments, IPO’s, functional restructurings, outsourcing, licensing, alliances and innovative operating relationships, totaling over $20 billion in such deals.

Doug is an experienced financial practitioner, but also possesses heavy analytical skills where he has reviewed business and functional portfolios and managed scenario development with management consultants, investment bankers, tax advisors and law firms. He has been a strong, effective advisor to the managements involved with these significant changes and transactions.

Doug received his MBA in Finance from Wharton, after which he established a sound reputation for sizing up business situations, providing strategic options to management and supporting the critical early stages of implementation.  His high credibility approach evokes client confidence when traversing unfamiliar territory.

He is currently a board level member of ESL, a $2.5 billion financial institution, as well as chairman of their Supervisory (audit) Committee.

Don is a results-driven executive with over twenty-five years experience in industry and seven years experience as a management consultant to small and mid sized companies. He has coached prospective entrepreneurs during the venture startup phase, as well as working closely with business owners to improve product development, technology transfer, marketing, sales and service processes. His efforts helped companies increase revenue, profits and market share.

Don has assisted many business owners in the definition and/or implementation of their exit strategies. Serving as Managing Partner of a specialized packaging equipment company, he gained additional small business expertise, as well as valuable M&A experience during the execution of their exit strategy.

In his early career, Don was a senior operations and marketing executive at a Fortune 500 company. He provided leadership and direction to a worldwide organization responsible for pre-sale readiness and 7X24 hour post-sale services and support in both the business to business and business to consumer marketplaces. Prior to this experience, he held a number of management positions in distribution, product development, engineering, quality, reconditioning, IT, pricing and credit.

Don is a native of upstate New York and an active community volunteer. Several years ago, he co-founded a networking group for displaced senior executives, where he has counseled group members considering an entrepreneurial career track. Interaction with these potential business buyers, coupled with his work with companies considering possible exit strategies, further sparked his personal interest in M&A activities.

Don has an MBA in International Marketing and Finance from Syracuse University and a BA - Economics and Psychology from the University of Rochester.

Michaelís education and experience is predominantly in the hospitality industry with over thirty years in the food and beverage sector. Ranging from sous chef, chef manager, country club manager, casino food and beverage manager, and culinary arts instructor. He has also owned and operated his own restaurant for over ten years.

In addition to his brokerage and culinary expertise, Mike offers restaurant owners a variety of consulting services to increase their sales, decrease costs and improve productivity. These services comprise: business plan preparation, budget formulation, promotional marketing strategies, and menu development.

Bill has over 25 years experience in the information technology industry. His experience includes managing sales, marketing, product marketing and business development.  

Bill is a multi-disciplined marketing and business management professional with specialized expertise in the design, development and execution of sales channel strategies.

For the past 20 years, Bill has concentrated on the indirect sales channels to assist companies evaluate, develop, implement and maintain channels and partnerships that extend their capabilities and profitability. Bill has considerable management experience with both Fortune 500 organizations, as well as start-ups companies and mid-sized businesses.

Bill's focus is assisting Business Brokers New York^SM clients to think strategically about their businesses and providing them with information to optimize profitability.