Bill Gibson
President/Broker

An entrepreneur and seasoned business executive, Bill Gibson has many years experience in business brokerage, valuation and consulting, which enables him to provide the expertise to help business owners to achieve financial success. As founder and CEO of a six million dollar multi-branch wholesale distribution firm, he gained 14 years of hands on experience as the owner-operator of this successful company. This coupled with his creative strengths in financial management, operational structuring and business valuation has enabled him to achieve successful results in today’s marketplace. Bill’s innovative, ethical and professional manner is the key for successful business sales, which allows the sellers of these businesses the opportunity to "enjoy the fruits of their labor".
After satisfying the educational requirements and conforming to the ethical standards of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), Bill was awarded the designation of Certified Business Intermediary. He is also an Accredited Valuation Analyst from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). For nearly 20 years Bill has worked with over 500 business owners, helping them to determine the value of their companies. These valuations were for acquisition, estate planning, property settlements, business expansion, buy-sell agreements, divestiture, immigration and loan packaging.
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Founder and CEO of a successful multi-million dollar wholesale distribution firm with six locations in four states.
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Acquisition advisor in multiple transactions, such as enabling a distribution company to grown from $20,000,000 to $65,000,000 in revenue.
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Successfully completed the divestiture of a $7,200,000 division of a $200,000,000 healthcare company.
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Negotiated various acquisitions from $100,000 to $15,000,000 for several manufacturing, service and distribution firms.
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Successfully developed complex business strategies for expanding or exiting businesses or professional practices.
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Has provided business valuations and advice for over 500 companies.
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Consulted and assisted various companies that needed to raise debt financing.
Credentials & Education
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Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
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Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI)
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Licensed Florida and Alabama Real Estate Broker
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BS from Southern Illinois University, School of Business
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Chartered Merger and Acquisition Professional (CMAP)
Affiliations
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Member, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
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Member, International Business Broker's Association (IBBA)
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Member, Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA)
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Board Member, Blood Services of Florida
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Organizing Member and Advisory Board Member, Gulf Coast Community Bank
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Elder Board, Gulf Coast Christian Church
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Member, Rotary International
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Middle Market Investment Banking Association (MMIBA)
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Chaired and served on numerous boards, councils & committees for a variety of charitable and non-profit organizations
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