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Our People
Bevan Roberts
Director
M.R.E.I., M.A.I.C.D., A.M.A.I.B.B.
Bevan is an experienced Manager across an extremely wide range of Industries.
A South Australian, he established and ran his own business for over 25 years, returning to SA after 6 years interstate.
His business supplied home improvement products to both the private and specifier sector.
He joined Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in 2005 and in 2007 became part of a management acquisition of this well established consultancy.
As CEO he is responsible for the market positioning and development of the business.
He has recently been appointed to the Business Council of South Australia.
John Trafford
Director
M.R.E.I., C.P.M., C.B.B., M.A.I.B.B.WINNER REISA BUSINESS BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2007
WINNER REIA BUSINESS BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2008
Following 12 years service in the Royal Australian Navy including active service in Vietnam, John enjoyed a 25 year career in Senior Marketing & Sales positions in the medium sized business sector before establishing his own technology company developing and implementing accounting systems for the accounting, legal and real estate professions.Joining Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in 1997, John specialised originally in the sale of Supermarkets and Liquor stores but has also successfully negotiated the sale of a wide range of businesses including Post Offices, Newsagents, Automotive Dealerships and a variety of Manufacturing and Franchise enterprises.
John won the REISA Business Broker of the Year award in 2007, going on to win the REIA National Business Broker of Year award in 2008.
He has a keen interest in sport and is an active supporter of the RBS guide dog program.
SPECIALISING IN: Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, Newsagencies, Automotive and Wholesale/RetailBrian Sander
Director
F.R.E.I.(AUST), A.A.P.I., M.A.I.B.B., C.P.M., I.B.B.A.,
WINNER IN 2005, OF THE REISA
"PRESIDENT’S, SIR ROBERT TORRENS AWARD”
Brian has been selling businesses for almost 30 years. He was Managing Director of Sander & Associates before their merger with Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in September 2002.
Brian’s early training was in general real estate, then in the commercial field, where he was employed by a large international company. He moved into business sales in the mid 1970’s and in 1981 formed his own company, Sander & Associates.
Brian is one of the few people in South Australia to hold both the qualifications of Valuer and Business Broker. This combination of skills has made him a valuable expert witness in Court matters relating to the valuation of business and goodwill.
He is a Certified Business Broker, Land Conveyancer and a qualified Valuer. He is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute, the peak body of Valuers in Australia. He is also an Associate and sits on the National Executive of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers. He was recently made a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Australasia and was the inaugural winner in 2005 of the Sir Robert Torrens Award for Services to the Industry. Brian is a certified Level 4 Trainer & Lecturer for both the Real Estate Institute of S.A. and TAFE in Business Sales, Valuation & Documentation.
SPECIALISING IN: Franchising, Hospitality, Food Manufacture and Distribution, Retail Pharmacy Sales, Wholesale Distribution, Manufacturing and Import Businesses.John O'Brien
M.R.E.I., C.B.B., A.I.B.B., C.P.M
John has enjoyed a 35 year career in Sales and Marketing.
He commenced his career in footwear retail in New Zealand and at the age of 20 was manager of a leading retail store in Auckland.
John was appointed Sales Manager of Import Wholesale Footwear division, being responsible for sales and marketing across New Zealand.
He was then appointed Marketing Manager of a Victorian footwear manufacturer.
John moved to South Australia to open his own agency business which operated successfully, with a sales force of 4, for 14 years at which time he sold the business, and opened his own discount retail store.
He was enticed back to the wholesale business to service the major accounts for South Australia’s largest agency. John was then employed by a clothing and sporting goods manufacturer to market their apparel in South Australia.
This led to John being employed for 3 years as manager for Rowe & Jarman in their wholesale and corporate division. He was responsible for their marketing, budgets and gross profit, as well as staff management. The calibre of his clients included Colonial, Ansett, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Australian Institute of Sport, Radio Rentals, S.A.N.F.L., South Australian Cricket Association and West Australian Cricket Association amongst others. John joined Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in 2000.
SPECIALISING IN: Video, Transport, Post Offices, Wholesale Distribution, Retail and Automotive. John also specifically services the South Australian Riverland and Mildura (Victoria).Doug Willats
M.R.E.I., C.P.M., C.B.B., A.I.B.B.
Doug Willats has a broad range of experience in banking and management, and has successfully operated his own businesses.
Following a 17 year career in the Commonwealth Bank, dealing with customer finance, Bankcard operations and loan applications, he purchased a city supermarket in 1982, doubling its turnover in the first six months. Doug sold the business in 1990.
He managed a supermarket in Gawler, which was then bought out by Davids SA. Davids SA then recruited Doug to their Supermarket Division.
He joined Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in 1998.
SPECIALISING IN: Hardware Industry, Caravan Parks & Tourism, Sporting Goods, Printing & Stationery, Timber & Joinery, Retail and Automotive.
Steve Foreman
M.R.E.I., C.P.M., C.B.B., M.A.I.B.B.
Steve spent 10 years with South Australian clothing and footwear icon RM Williams Pty Ltd, involved in retail and wholesale product representation and the development and implementation of their national retail chain of Bushman’s Outfitters stores.
This was followed by 16 years experience in the transport industry, predominately with Ansett Air Freight and various divisions of TNT Australia.
His roles included Sales and Marketing, Operations, Administration, Branch and State Management. Areas of specialty included air, road, warehousing, distribution and logistics.
Steve enjoyed 2 years with Link Telecommunications specifically involved with the design, application and sales of messaging and call management systems.
Steve also has a 25 year association with Licensed Premises and has recently converted this knowledge into successful sales.
SPECIALISING IN: Caravan Parks, Motels, Licensed Premises, ChildCare, Engineering & Metals, Manufacturing and Mechanical.
Bronte Schubert
M.R.E.I.
Bronte has pursued a variety of professions during his working life, and he firmly believes that this has enabled him to have a broad understanding of the trials of businesses, the skills of staff management, the need to plan for success and an understanding of both markets and marketing.
As an indication of his background, he has been involved in the following :
Teaching as a secondary school physical education teacher. Life Insurance with Legal & General, where he filled roles ranging from Salesperson to Team leader to SA & NT Manager and finally as National Agency Director, based in Sydney.
On his return to Adelaide he developed his own business planning & coaching consultancy and in this role he developed clients, in a multitude of professions, throughout Australia.
The East West Motel in Ceduna was his next challenge. This gave him a unique insight into running a business in a remote area, and gave him the opportunity to become involved in the community as president of the Ceduna Business and Tourism Association.
Returning from the West Coast, Bronte became involved in Business Broking in 2005. He is delighted to be part of the professional Dale Wood Team.
Bronte specialises in the following areas:
SPECIALISING IN: Manufacturing, Financial Services and Retail (Food) service outlets. He lives in Moana, and consequently is developing a geographical presence in the Southern suburbs and Fleurieu Peninsula.
