Ed has run both domestic and international divisions for the largest natural gas distributor in the country. He has also run a division for a construction OEM and was V.P. of sales for a contract manufacturer.
Ed grew up in Wisconsin, graduated from Marquette University High School and earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ed’s diverse background comes from years of working in corporate America and his entrepreneurial experiences. Ed has run both domestic and international divisions for the largest natural gas distributor in the country. He has also run a division for a construction OEM and was V.P. of sales for a contract manufacturer. His entrepreneurial experience consists of starting two companies and acquiring a third.
Since 2003, Ed has been the managing partner of Sunbelt Business Advisors in the Brookfield, WI office. He understands the day-to-day rigors of owning a business and has become an expert regarding the details of selling them as he’s been involved with hundreds of business transactions, becoming proficient with main street deals and lower middle market size deals. Ed is currently on the board of the Wisconsin chapter of the Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries (MBBI) and held the title of President of the Wisconsin chapter in the past.
Ed has become an excellent resource to business owners through his vast network and professional experience advising hundreds of business owners in preparation to take their companies to market.
DIRECT NUMBER
414-688-9102
Office Address
125 N. Executive Drive, Suite 302 Brookfield, WI 53005
After a previous deal fell through, we were in a state of uncertainty. Engaging Anthony Waite and Sunbelt to sell our business was a decision that brought us immense relief. We realized we needed to hire someone with experience and resources to continue our plans to sell our business and retire...
Working with the team at Sunbelt made selling my business a smooth and straightforward experience. They took care of the heavy lifting, allowing me to stay focused on running and maintaining the strength of my business throughout the process...
We are so pleased with Sunbelt! Anthony and Jim were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They patiently answered all our questions and concerns. They provided guidance on how to prepare our business for sale, maximizing its value and appeal to potential buyers...
It’s been about a month since we closed on the sale of our business. We worked with Ed at Sunbelt and he made the process as easy and efficient as possible. Things moved along quickly and in no time, he had 3 potential buyers to choose from. He took the time to understand our needs...
We had an excellent experience working with Steve Boylan at Sunbelt! The process was fully explained during our initial meetings. We were able to work at our pace. There was no pressure to list with Sunbelt. They did a complete evaluation and gave us three possible listing prices...
Jim Gaulke with Sunbelt Business Bookers was very helpful in the sale of my business. He kept me informed all through the process and even got me set up with a attorney to handle the legal portion. I would recommend Jim and Sunbelt to anyone looking to sell or purchase.
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