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ST. PETERSBURG, FL
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St. Pete, FL
Phone: (954) 565-1555
Fax: (954) 565-6855
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VR Business Sales|Mergers and Acquisitions
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Meet Our Team
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Larry F. Lawson II: Larry F. Lawson II Chief Executive Officer/Senior Partner of VR Business Sales in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg utilizes his knowledge and expertise concerning Valued Representation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Sales to deliver premier service and proven results to Business Buyers and Sellers. For over the past decade Lawson has facilitated over 100 transactions, engaging small to mid-sized businesses ranging from 1 million to 50 million in acquisition price. Lawson works with clients in need of “Valued Representation” and intelligent integrated solutions. Since acquiring his first VR firm in 1999, owners and investors internationally, and throughout the southeast U.S. and Florida have sought his expert council. Lawson has received worldwide accolades for VR Marketing Tools, Transaction Management and Technology advances. He has earned prestige and recognition in the industry receiving Worldwide Awards for his many Acquisition and Divestiture successes. The Southeastern U.S. based firm established in 1979 accompanied by Lawson’s stringent attention to detail and best practices have served as a powerful catalyst for superior performance, which culminated in consistently ranking in the top VR Firms Worldwide. Over his eleven year tenure as Chief Executive Officer/Senior Partner, VR Business Sales located in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg has ranked in the top ten VR Firms for over the past eleven years. During the last five years Lawson has received worldwide awards for his personal Business Sales and Services consisting of companies in Manufacturing, Distribution, Services, National and International multi-unit Franchise and Franchisors. |
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Ray Olesen: Raised in suburban Philadelphia, graduated from Villanova, BSME and University of Hartford, MBA, Ray began a long career in business and project development with several major engineering & construction firms serving the electric utility and independent power industry beginning in the Northeastern U.S., with numerous assignments in Asia developing power projects. Transferring to Florida in 1980, Ray and his wife Harriet have been married for more than 20 years and live in Gulfport. He is a member of Pasadena Yacht & Country Club and is an experienced boater. His extensive business background and education, integrity, honest dealing practices and years of experience as a Professional Business Intermediary with the VR network will lead to success in assisting you in selling or buying a business. |
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William Jay: Bill Business Intermediary/Partner of VR Business Sales is originally from the Washington DC area and has received degrees from Emory University in Atlanta and the University of Maryland. At these Universities he studied Business and Economics. He then spent 14 very successful years in telecommunications in sales and business development, with the final 10 years with Nortel, Inc. Bill was responsible for creating multi-million dollar sales directly or through distribution channels to commercial and federal agencies domestically and internationally for systems up to 20,000 lines. Bill continued to perform as a top sales person and as an example led the efforts in putting together solutions which won a multi-year international contract known as DOSTEC for $150 million. Bill has skills in developing opportunities, accounts, managing, training, marketing, and distribution channels to bring proposals and solutions to the end users. Throughout his early years in communication Bill has been very successful in introducing new product lines. He has received numerous awards including a Top Producer for the federal systems division while at Nortel. In 1995, through the help of VR Business Sales of Tampa, Bill purchased and operated a full service marina (Shell Point Marina) in the Tampa Bay area. After quadrupling the marinas value, Bill once again went to VR Business Brokers and sold the marina in 2005. Bill has gained tremendous experience working and growing an environmentally sensitive and multi faceted business which was also heavily monitored by government agencies. Bill then received his Real Estate and Mortgage Brokerage license and has purchased and sold in excess of $23 million in residential and income producing properties. Bill has served as a consultant to firms such as Comdex International on many projects and creating joint ventures. Bill is the managing director of Coquina Beach Resort, owns Eagle Nest Botel, and has served on numerous Board of Director’s, mainly in the hospitality industry. He is delighted to be working with VR Business Sales and applying his skills to helping others recognize the value of owning or selling their business. Bill has two bright kids who are both college bound. |
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Jenifer Garcia: Jenifer is originally from Louisville, KY. After Graduating from high school she moved to Florida. Where she married and began her career. Jenifer worked for Sonic Courier from 1990 – 1998 as a Customer Service Representative. She left Sonic Courier to join Fastsigns with Larry Lawson II. At Fastsigns she worked as the Customer Service Manager. After Fastsigns Jenifer attended St. Pete College in Tarpon Springs and received her Accounting Certificate. In 2004 she joined Personnel Leasing as Customer Service Representative. One year later in 2005 Jenifer returned working with Larry as the Office Manager at VR Business Sales in Clearwater Fla. Jenifer is the first voice you will here when calling VR Business Sales. She assists with packaging the listings, entering the listings for the website on the VR MLS system. She also assists with mailings, and helping the associates, organizing and keeping track of vital information for the firm. Jenifer has been married for 19 years and has two very active daughters. She is very active in the community through volunteer positions at Tarpon Springs High School, where her youngest daughter attends. She serves as the Booster President for Tarpon Springs High School Show Choir, after her oldest daughter’s graduation and departure from the Show Choir. She is involved with the High School Cheerleaders, whom her youngest daughter belongs, and is in the Veterinarian Academy at the school. She remains a valued team member at VR Business Sales in Clearwater. |
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