Kate Vriner

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.

My commitment: Safeguard the value you’ve created, elevate performance in the years leading to exit, and deliver outcomes that honor your long-term vision and personal legacy. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with over 25 years of business leadership in finance, markets, and strategic operations across large, mid-sized, and small enterprises, I partner with small to medium-sized business owners to master the financial, operational, and strategic complexities of a successful ownership transition. In senior leadership roles, I’ve spearheaded transformative initiatives, rebuilt mission-critical systems, fortified organizational structures, and driven market-share growth in fiercely competitive landscapes. This depth of experience enables me to rapidly identify bottlenecks, unlock hidden value, and build buyer-ready companies that command premium valuations. My approach fuses strategic foresight, rigorous financial analysis, operational discipline, and cross-industry leadership into actionable plans tailored to your unique goals. Whether you’re preparing for sale, enhancing enterprise attractiveness, or navigating the emotional and financial nuances of transition, I provide principled, execution-focused guidance grounded in real-world results.

As a Sunbelt M&A Advisor and Chief Growth Officer at FocalPoint Advisory Services, I combine diverse skillset with the proven FocalPoint process to uncover possibilities & unlock freedom for business leaders considering a strategic transaction - sale, acquisition, capital raise, joint venture, strategic alliance. By uncovering potholes, optimizing your company's value, and developing solid execution plans we give owners the peace of mind they deserve. As a Sunbelt Network M&A Advisor, I can also see your transaction through to successful completion. Provides both strategic and fractional CXO services in support of these goals. Identify Your Potholes: Just as potholes can interfere with a pleasant drive, they can interfere with an easy transition of a business. As potholes are identified, there are two ways to deal with them. We can repair them, or avoid them. Maximize Your Company’s Value: Boost your company’s short-term earnings & maximizing long-term value. Increasing your company’s value is all about increasing profitability, cash flows, and efficiency. A high-value business demands a premium price during a sale and makes an attractive partner for acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, or when capital needs to be raised. Build Your Transaction Plan: Making sure your business is in proper shape to gain maximum value from a transaction. Improving your financial records, customer base, and other factors will make the business more successful. Then we determine the value of your business and price it appropriately Complete Your Transaction: Through my relationship with Sunbelt Network, I can see your sale or acquisition through to final completion. We would work together through every step of the process - from initial listing to final agreement.

Roland Rapp has worked for Dayton area Mergers and Acquisitions firms for over 18 years. Mr. Rapp has been responsible for a variety of tasks including business development and sourcing new companies for sale; identifying potential buyers from relevant industry sources & personal contacts; assessing strategic fit between buyers and sellers; managing negotiations and final contracts; finding funding sources, and developing corporate valuations that determine sale value and future profit potential. Sold $8M Tool & Die Shop, $5M Auto Salvage, $4.3M Manufacturer, $2.4M HVAC Service Co., $1.8M Roofing Co., $1.8M Sign Manufacturer, $1.5M Golf Course, $1.1M Professional Services, $1.1M Car Wash Mr. Rapp has many years of business experience which includes CFO of a service company, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions for a Healthcare company and Principal of a corporate finance consulting business.

As a certified business broker, I'm a member of a team with 50+ years of M&A experience servicing Greater Dayton, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. We not only confidentially guide individuals through the process of buying and selling businesses, but we also help owners develop exit strategies to ensure that the value of their business and their retirement needs are in line. Please visit www.sunbeltofmiamivalley.com to learn more!