William Leavy

A 20-year veteran of the Restaurant Industry, Bill has worked in the kitchens of acclaimed chefs in New York City, Nantucket, and Portland, ME. He opened his restaurant in 2015 and was awarded Bon Appetit’s 50 Best New Restaurants in America. Upon visiting the beautiful beaches and meeting the wonderful people throughout the Florida Panhandle, he knew he found his new home. Bill overdelivers his client’s expectations with a life’s work rooted in customer service and attention to detail. Bill understands the needs of the hospitality industry professionals and provides his first-hand knowledge and experience to assist buyers and sellers. Bill lives with his wife Janet in Santa Rosa Beach and they spend as much time as they can enjoying the outdoors as well as the coastal-influenced restaurants on 30A. Bill is a novice fly-fisherman and can be found wading the native beaches of his hometown.

Jim Pellegrin with Sunbelt Business Brokers of Houma/Thibodaux has the knowledge and experience to sell your business. Trust Jim to “Get the Deal Done” and he will work with you from the initial consultation to the closing. Jim held key positions at publicly traded Oil & Gas service companies in Houston, Teaxs and served on their Executive Committees. For over 20 years, he held financial executive roles in oil & gas, marine, industrial, workover, offshore, blowout, well control training, pipe-yard, inspection, downhole tool, consulting and the international divisions. Prior to that, Jim was in the Food service industry. During his college years, he worked his way through school as the bookkeeper for a Machine Shop and Fabrication facility. While obtaining his business degree in accounting, he developed a hands-on knowledge of the metal fabrication business and a strong interest in oil & gas. After a successful career in the oil & gas industry, Jim became an entrepreneur where he owned, operated and then sold a National Franchise with over twenty locations throughout South Louisiana. He was recognized as the top new franchisee in the United States in his first year. In addition, Jim built two successful businesses from the ground up. Mr. Pellegrin has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting Major) from Nicholls State University and is proud to call South Louisiana home.

Gary is a lifelong resident of the Baton Rouge area with more than 30 years of successful business experience. Gary has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of sales, sales management, marketing and essential business practices. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Gary can help you reach your goals successfully. He applies himself fully in all aspects of his family and business by being devoted, professional, practical and proactive. If you are considering selling your business or looking to purchase an existing company, call Gary and create a new direction for your future. “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar

Tim graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BS in Business/Accounting. He is a CPA, Certified Public Accountant, and worked in Public Accounting for seven years. He no longer practices Public Accounting. He was a Controller for a large Midwest Stock Broker and Venture Capital group for six years. Tim started and ran a software company for 16 years. He is a CCIM and worked as Commercial Broker & Business Broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial and Downing-Frye in Naples. Tim joined Sunbelt in January 2019. Tim is separated, has three grown children and two grandchildren.. He coached both pee-wee and high school football for ten years volunteered his time as a framer with Habitat for Humanity for six years. He is a Mason, plays the piano, and reads extensively.

Everist Charles has lived in New Orleans for all his life. He is very familiar with New Orleans and all the surrounding towns and parishes. He attended school in New Orleans and attended LSU. He is happily married for over 40 years, has two daughters and three grandchildren. Everist sales experience goes back for many years. He worked for American Remolding Company, selling improvements throughout the country to homeowners. He was Regional Sales Manager for an insurance company that sold insurance, strictly to small businesses. He also purchased two Businesses and successfully sold them for large profits. He then entered the Business Brokerage world over twelve years ago and is responsible for the sales of many businesses in many different industries. He holds a Real Estate License in Louisiana and has never had an issue. He is vastly qualified to help in the process and negotiation of the sale of your largest and most personal investment, your business.

Bob McFarland has been a Certified Business Broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana approaching two decades. As a seasoned veteran in this industry, Bob has tremendous knowledge and great experience in all types of business transactions. Bob has particular expertise in the restaurant and food distribution industries, having owned several restaurants and having worked for 2 of the largest food distribution companies in Louisiana. He enjoys nothing more than assisting his clients from start to finish. If you are looking to buy a good business for sale or if you have decided it is time to sell my business, contact Bob McFarland today to receive his enthusiastic hands-on approach to business sales.

Dan Exline has been in the financial services industry dating back over30 years. His career includes Executive Level positions in Government Contracting, Founder of a Financial Data Company, Commodity Brokerage, Insurance, and Real Estate. Dan started in Real Estate in 2004 as an investor in Arizona & Florida and made the transition to Realtor and Business Broker. The character, work ethic, and positive attitude instilled by Dan’s parents was instrumental in building his unwavering integrity. Dan abides by two business philosophies; every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, and he will always act in the best interests of the client. Whether you’re looking to sell or purchase a business, Dan prides himself on building relationships and matching compatible buyers and sellers for his clients. If you are looking to sell your business, Dan will see to it that your property will be put in front of prospective buyers. Dan and his wife were introduced to the Emerald Coast in 2004 and bought their first piece of Florida Real Estate in Miramar Beach. They eventually made Florida their full-time home, and now reside in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.