Don has enjoyed a successful business career spanning 30 years. A fifth-generation Texan, Don graduated with a B.B.A. from Texas Christian University in 1977, and moved to Dallas, Texas where he started his career as a commercial banker. While working full-time, Don attended The University of Dallas where he earned his M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance, graduating with honors.

Don left the commercial banking business in 1981 and became a financial consultant, specializing in raising debt and equity capital for small and mid-sized businesses. Over the next 27 years, he was involved in transactions totaling in excess of $1 billion and involving more than 100 businesses.

Beginning in 1991 and culminating with a sale in 2000, Don and his partner formed a start-up company involved in the radio broadcasting industry which eventually grew to a multi-market, multi-station business that they sold in 2000 for approximately $200 million.

Most recently, Don decided to bring his knowledge and skills to VR Business Sales/Mergers & Acquisitions in order to capitalize on emerging macro-economic trends.

As CEO of our VR Business Sales/Mergers & Acquisitions organization, Don looks forward to assisting each business owner considering either an immediate or future exit strategy or succession plan. In addition, his focus will be concentrated on assisting prospective business purchasers who wish to join the exciting world of self-owned businesses.

Jason Bailey is an Oklahoma native and has lived in Dallas since graduating from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration.

After graduating Jason accepted a position in the construction industry with a leading Texas homebuilder in Dallas, and built homes in McKinney, Texas for 18 months.  With hard work and determination, Jason quickly moved up in the company and was promoted to the Purchasing Manger role.  While in this position he purchased all raw materials, negotiated pricing contracts, and managed the vendor relations program for over 1,500 homes per year and annual budgets of over $200 million.  

In May of 2009, Jason met Don Turner and Logan Stout and joined the VR Business Sales/Merger & Acquisitions team as a Director.   In June of 2009 Jason closed the first transaction for the company and has continued to succeed within the group.

Jason has been happily married since 2003 and has one young son, Hudson, that keeps him and his wife busy. He has been an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas since 2004. He and his family also enjoy going to local music festivals and events in and around Dallas/Ft. Worth. When time allows he also enjoys spending time outdoors hunting with his father and brother in Oklahoma and Kansas. 

Hi! Who is Jody and why is that important to you?

I started working at the age of 17 and never stopped. I worked my way up the corporate ladder in a couple of companies, landing in my last position as Vice President of Marketing and Advertising of the #1 homebuilder in America. Along the way, I gained experience in many areas, including selling, teaching, training, decorating, staging, managing, marketing, branding, and advertising.

Through my experience I have found it's not about me. Instead, it is ALL about YOU...Your needs and wants. I understand that buying or selling a business can be both stressful and exciting...I get that! With my varied background, I give you the advantage of cutting-edge innovative in marketing or buying your  business.

I'm excited and would be honored if you let me use my past experience to help YOU in your future business decisions. 

Mark inspires all who work with him. He grew up in Pennsylvania, but once he had a taste of Texas, he stayed and graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mark opened his first company while in college, making a profit each year.  He also developed his passion for helping kids while he attending TCU, and coached little league baseball for a number of years beyond college.

After graduating from TCU with a BBA in Marketing and a Minor in Speech Communication, Mark went right to work for General Dynamics as a purchasing agent.

After a company downsize, Mark decided he would not let the Corporate World control his life.

Over the years, he had the opportunity to do some amazing things: He caddied for the LPGA golf circuit for 2 years, befriended the legendary Ben Hogan, and played golf with him. He assisted the pit crew of Hendricks Motor Sports during the Daytona 500 and he worked  with NASA engineers.

Mark is a successful owner of a Colleyville radiant barrier insulation company that has been in business for the past 20 years. With his entrepreneurial sprit Mark, has become successful in many arenas and has a passion for helping others become successful.

He has developed strong teams in many ventures. As the fastest business team developer and leadership trainer in Business Network International, he continues to direct his own networking group.

Mark is a great mentor, wonderful husband, and a great father of two children.

Mark is a man of integrity, honesty, and hard work. As an entrepreneur, he understands business challenges and will focus on your success. 

In 2002, he was introduced to Don Turner, Chairman/CEO of Premier Business Group. Since that time he has worked with Don serving as Executive Director of a non-profit organization designed to help high school students find scholarship money to further their education at the college level. Currently, Perry serves as Executive Director of Ignite, an energy based company in Dallas.

As a Founding Director, Perry looks serving business owners and those who want to become business owners.

Michael Rubin, Founding Director

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