See What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
We at Sunbelt Business Advisors hope you experienced a prosperous 2018 and have high hopes for 2019. We started 2018 with a bang and we ended that way as well. Gerry Chadwick and Roland Rapp started the year with the multi-million dollar sale of Tool Tech a tool and die shop in Springfield, OH and Kate Vriner ended the year with the multi-million dollar sale of Toolrite Manufacturing in Harrison Township and 311 Drafthouse in Piqua, OH. There were many sales throughout the year that are worth mentioning as well.
Meadowview Growers in New Carlisle was a team effort by Gerry, Kate and Dori Gabriel. Jeff Pack who purchased the business found us while he was living in Ecuador with his family. This is just one example of why we use multiple websites when marketing businesses because had we only used our known contacts, we would have never found Jeff.
Dori Gabriel had multiple sales this year as well, from Meadowview Growers to The Cheese House in Plain City, OH to Donna’s Cookies in Cincinnati and Flowerama in Kettering, OH. Donna’s was the quickest turn around we’ve ever had, from putting the business on the market, to finding a buyer, it took two months.
In addition to Tool Tech, Roland assisted the owners of Ray’s Drive Thru and Mr. T’s Auto in Dayton with the sale of their businesses.
Here are just a few of things our clients had to say about us:
“Outstanding is the best way I can describe the performance by Gerry Chadwick and Roland Rapp of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio regarding the sale of my company Tool Tech. They worked hard on my behalf and clearly explained the entire process so that there were no surprises. I strongly recommend to anyone thinking of selling their company, to call Gerry or Roland.”
Mike Schneider
Seller
“It was a pleasure working with Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio, regarding the sale of my business. Our broker, Kate Vriner, kept the entire process organized and on track and did all of the heavy lifting for us. They priced the business correctly, explained the fees and tax implications and as a result, there were no surprises along the way. I have already referred this company to many of my business owner friends. This is quite a professional operation for anyone looking to buy or sell a business.”
Tim Ryan
Seller
From Left: David Tangeman, Mike Budde, Katie Budde, Tim Ryan, Lisa Grimm, Kate Vriner, Mike Vriner
“I appreciated the follow-up and responsiveness by Sunbelt Business Advisors during my purchase Toolrite Manufacturing. In particular, the attention from my broker, Kate Vriner was exceptional. Anyone looking to buy or sell a manufacturing operation would benefit from the expertise of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio.”
Mike Budde
Buyer
“This was the first company I had ever bought and my experience overall was extremely good. I appreciated having Dori Gabriel as my broker from Sunbelt Business Advisors as she stayed on top of all of the details which made for a very favorable experience. I recommend anyone looking to buy a business to call Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio.”
Paul Slage
Buyer
“Roland Rapp was very professional, thorough, and good to work with. He was especially patient and prompt with answering all of my questions.”
Alan and Elyse Berg
Sellers
Our goal is to help make the process as smooth as possible for both our sellers and buyers. Everyone that comes to us is treated with the utmost respect as we work with them through the process. If you’re thinking about selling your business or just trying to figure out where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Happy New Year!
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Kate Vriner joined Sunbelt in 2016 and was named the President of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio in 2024, where she is a pivotal leader. With expertise in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, IT, distribution, and commercial services, Kate is deeply committed to advocating for business owners and matching them with the ideal buyers for their businesses. Her credentials as a certified business intermediary and certified exit planning advisor underscore her dedication and proficiency in the field.
Beyond her professional achievements, Kate is a passionate advocate for youth sports. In 2021, she founded Everybody Plays Ohio, a nonprofit organization focused on removing financial barriers to sports participation for children.
Outside of work, Kate enjoys time with her husband Mike, their daughters Rita and Evelyn, and their family dog Belle. Whether she’s cheering at her kids’ sporting events, exploring new travel destinations, diving into a good book, or staying active, Kate embodies a well-rounded and dynamic lifestyle.
