09.09.2010 12:17 AM

      "A Tradition of Specializing in Selling Businesses"

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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. His 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). During the past 17 years, Bill has worked with over 300 business owners in determining the value of their companies.  These valuations were required for acquisition, estate planning, divorce settlement, business expansion, buy-sell agreements, divestiture, immigration and loan packaging.

• Founder and CEO of a successful multi-million dollar wholesale distribution firm with six locations in four states.
• Acquisition advisor in multiple transactions, such as enabling a distribution company to grown from $20,000,000 to $65,000,000 in revenue.
• Successfully completed the divestiture of a $7,200,000 division of a $200,000,000 healthcare company.
• Negotiated various acquisitions from $100,000 to $15,000,000 for several manufacturing, service and distribution firms.
• Successfully developed complex business strategies for expanding or exiting businesses or professional practices.
• Has provided business valuations for over 300 companies.
• Consulted and assisted various companies that needed to raise capital through equity and debt.
• Provided financial sources and ongoing business counsel for a number of companies in several industries.

Credentials & Education

Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA)   

Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)   

Licensed Florida and Alabama Real Estate Broker                                                                       
Licensed Florida Mortgage Broker

BS from the School of Business, Southern Illinois University      

Air Force Reserve Officer in Hospital Administration (R)

Affiliations

Former President and Member of Pensacola LEADers                                                             

Former Board Member of Pensacola Association of Realtors and former Chairman of Strategic Planning

Member, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

Member,  Economic Development Council

Board Member, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Member, International Business Broker's Association (IBBA)                                                 

Member, Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA)

Member, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)

Board Member, Blood Services of Florida 

Former President of Community Drug and Alcohol Council’s executive committee

Organizing Member and Advisory Board member of the Gulf Coast Community Bank                                                         

Member, Rotary International

Elders chairman of the Gulf Coast Christian Church 

Served on numerous additional boards, councils and committees for a variety of charitable and not-for-profit organizations