Dean Scholfield
President 

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 With over 21 years experience in the business brokerage/commercial real estate arena he excels in providing sellers and buyers with the service and results they need and expect. Dean has been involved in transactions as small as $50,000 and those with prices in the millions. Having experience with all types of business in the past, if there is a deal to be made, he can create a solution that will be acceptable to the parties involved. Following his formal education, both under-graduate and post-graduate at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. He entered the garment industry for several years in both partnership and complete ownership capacities. After selling his company in 1980, he entered the business brokerage/commercial real estate market. He has extensive expertise in business administration, finance, and general management and consumer relations. Dean is a dedicated professional who is service driven, ethical and results oriented.

Maynard A. Cook
Business Intermediary

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A good old mid-western boy with roots in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Educated at the University of Minnesota, with many years of civic leadership at various levels of government. He has held management positions in the refining and insurance industries in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. In 1973 a move to Arizona was prescribed for the health concerns of his son. The move proved most beneficial for the boy and began a bright new career in sales and sales management for Maynard. He took on the responsibility of opening the first expansion office for the largest sales organization of it's kind in the industrial, medical and research market. He created the model for subsequent expansions and his office set the pace for overall sales and customer satisfaction. Continued involvement in civic affairs and the business community have paved the way to a successful transition into business brokerage. His many years of dealing with owners of a wide range of businesses will definitely assure satisfaction with both buyers and sellers.

Mike Frischenmeyer
Business Intermediary

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Mike has over 20 years experience working with manufacturing, service and retail companies. He started his first business at 19 and his first job after college was working as an SBA marketing consultant to small businesses. In 15 years as a General Manager for a billion $ company, his specialty was taking Divisions facing shutdown and turning them into profitable business units. Mike's coolness under fire, personal integrity and Bull Dog determination provided the foundation for his employee's fierce loyalty. Mike's a hands on guy not afraid to get dirty. He comes in early, stays late and works hard for his clients every single day. Sales is what he does best. He believes in a "guerrilla" marketing approach taking full advantage of the internet, as well as, face to face marketing. He doesn't wait for buyers to come to him. He's worked all over the world, while his wife and 2 kids moved with him 7 times in those 15 years. His education includes a BS in Chemistry and an MBA-Marketing degree from the University of Missouri. His daughter has a degree in Special Ed from ASU while his son is taking his time at the U of A.

Steve Bennington
Mergers & Acquisitions

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Steve's business career has spanned over 30 years at both large and small public corporations, private companies and entrepreneurial start-ups. His professional career has included CEO, owner, treasurer, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service and consultant in the U.S., Germany and Japan. While he is an accomplished executive at several high-tech companies raising over $40M in private equity and $30M in a successful IPO and subsequent sale to J&J, Steve has also experienced the ups and downs of taking a business from a start-up to a successful sale. He earned a B.S. from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University. Steve is committed to providing you with the expertise, knowledge, ethics and confidentiality that he expects for himself. He has both the training and extensive practical experience to help business owners/ceos and entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.

Don W. Watson
Mergers & Acquisitions

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Don, who is originally from Michigan, has over 25 years of business experience in the areas of Operational and Financial Accounting, Treasury Management, Financing Transactions, Acquisition and Integrations and Retail Store Management.  In addition, Don has extensive experience in administrative duties in a large company.

Don has recently served as the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of a publicly traded company with sales in excess of $2 billion in Retail and Commercial Sales.  Don has extensive experience in acquiring and selling multiple businesses ranging in sales volume from $1.2 million to over $170 million.  As a part of these mergers and acquisitions, Don was intimately involved with the financing of these transactions which ranged from simple bank debt, senior secured debt, high yield notes and public offerings.

Don has a Marketing degree with a minor in Finance and Accounting.  Don also holds a real estate license.  This diverse background provides the knowledge needed to handle all types of transactions.  Apeiron is proud to have Don as a member of our team.

Arnie Lakeyn
Mergers & Acquisitions

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Arnie has 13 years of Business Brokerage and Mergers and Acquisitions experience.  He has Public Accounting experience and has operated several of his own companies over a 23 year period prior to entering Business Brokerage.  He has successfully owned and operated businesses in the iron and metal recycling industry, sign printing and video distribution and production.  Arnie works closely with business owners to carefully package their business for sale.  When putting together a business offering Arnie takes into consideration all aspects of a successful sale so that the sales process goes smoothly following a path to a successful closing. He works with both sellers and buyers through every step of the process and has an excellent record of problem solving.

Arnie has been recognized with numerous awards for excellence in Business Brokerage including Top Earner and Top Agent and regularly received letters from buyers, CPA's, attorneys and lenders giving him kudos for his professionalism and expertise.  Apeiron is happy to have Arnie on our team.

David LaFountain

Mergers & Acquisitions

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David brings to any business and real estate transaction over 25 years expertise in business brokerage, business ownership and operations, including sales and marketing, production management, financial analysis and planning.  After his formal education at the University of Vermont in Business Administration, David moved west to purchase his first company in the early 80's.  having purchased, operated and sold several successful businesses, he has a strong understanding of all aspects of the sale process and understands the questions, concerns and goals of sellers, buyers, and bankers relating to a sale.

Professionalism, focus, hard work  and the ability to maintain close communication are assets that he brings to every successful business transaction.  Combining the knowledge and experience of his entrepreneurial and business brokerage background, David is equipped to proficiently execute the confidential sale and acquisition of a business from start to finish.

You can Expect Experience working with David.  His professionalism speaks for itself as he has consistently been a Top Producer in the Arizona market.  More importantly though are the outstanding testimonials from clients he has served.

You can visit David's website at: www.expectexperience.com

Bruce Cerrito

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Graduating with a degree in Economics, Bruce began his career in manufacturing, as a Purchasing Manager.  After several years, he decided to leave manufacturing for what would become a fourteen-year career on Wall Street.  As a Vice President of Investments for a prestigious investment firm, Bruce advised large and mid-sized corporations, helping them choose the best Investment Advisors to manage their corporate funds.

Desiring to own a business, he purchased a Franchise, effectively managing all aspects of the start up operation, including lease negotiations, site development, recruiting a dynamic sales force and implementation of a business plan.  Within three months the business was generating an operating profit and received the first of 17 national sales awards.

Bruce moved to Arizona in 1999 to marry his wife Carol and he started in business brokerage that same year. With his excellent record of accomplishments, successful Franchise ownership, and extensive experience in business brokerage, he is well qualified to help you through the process of buying or selling a business.

Nancy Glover

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