Tully Ryan, a recognized industry leader, serves as the firm’s managing director. A Certified M&A Advisor and licensed real estate broker, Tully has over 30 years of experience leading companies in all facets of business including business development, go-to-market planning and execution, financial controls, capital raises, and acquisitions. Tully has also served on various boards including the East Carolina University Board of Visitors and the Carolina Virginia Business Brokers Board of Directors.

Dennis Barber III leads the firm’s data analytics process that pairs our clients’ businesses with the right strategic buyers, private equity groups, family offices, or high net worth individuals. A Galliard Institute Certified Family Business Advisor with over 15 years of experience in business and data analysis. Dennis holds a PhD and an MA, both in Economics from the University of New Mexico and a BS in Business Administration (Management) from East Carolina University.

Jason Rowe has over 25 years of business-to-business sales and marketing experience. Jason specializes in the use of historical databases and predictive analytics to maximize business valuation across all industry sectors. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Kentucky and an MBA and BBA in Marketing, both from Marshall University.