The ABI Team

Ron is Chairman of ABI Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, which was established in San Ramon, CA, in 1984. Ron has been the intermediary in over one hundred transactions since entering the profession in 1991, and has managed, for his associates, many hundreds of additional transactions. He was a founding principal of Onyx Associates, which was a 'sister' M&A firm to ABI, but which is now incorporated under the existing ABI banner and name. Ron is well recognized nation-wide in his profession, having served 10 years on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), including two terms as President of the CABB, chaired the Education Committee, the Governmental Relations Committee,... [more]

Russ possesses unrivaled enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and small business. He has started number of companies and holds a B.S. in Business Management, concentration in Small Business Management. Russ has experience in various industries including technology, hospitality, service, and retail. With a breadth of understanding in many fields, Russ is well equipped to accept the responsibility of taking any business to market. Russ began servicing small business owners as a Business Intermediary right out of college and has been doing it ever since. As a relatively young Intermediary in an industry where the average age is 55+, he brings experience coupled with a passion to take your business to market and successfully... [more]

McGavock Dickinson Bransford, CBI, Principal, has worked in numerous industries, but focuses on companies in medical and/or information technology markets, healthcare, clean tech, business services and manufacturing.

Before joining ABI in 2005, Dick had over 20 years of operating experience in product management, strategy and operations, both inside organizations and as an outside advisor. He has worked in consulting, consumer packaged goods, consumer financial services, healthcare, information technology, advertising agency account management, and has acquired a small company.

He has been both a Vice President of Corporate Strategy and a Vice President of Marketing with a $2 billion insurance... [more]

With a diverse background in start-up businesses in the technology and retail industries, as well as in billion-dollar companies, Dave's experience fits perfectly with the needs of buyers and sellers of small and mid-size private businesses.

Prior to joining ABI, Dave served private business clients as a principal in another firm. Prior to that, he started a retail business, Outside Interests, where he established a loyal customer base of more than 5,000 customers in less than four years. Previously, Dave worked in sales at leading accounting and consulting services firm, Ernst & Young LLP, and at a national computer integration company. He has worked with numerous start-up companies in fields such as software,... [more]

Amy brings 22+ years of diversified marketing, sales and operational expertise to her role as an M&A Advisor and Business Broker. A progressive background includes Vice President roles with venture backed start-ups, mid-market firms and public companies as well as the ownership of her own consulting practice. With diverse industry experience including high tech, manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail and advertising, Ms. Cole has led teams through multiple acquisitions, recapitalizations and IPOs.

Prior to joining ABI, Amy spent several years with Sunbelt Business Brokers, one of the largest networks of highly trained franchise brokers in the US. In addition, she worked with a boutique M&A... [more]

1946-2009. 18 years as a great ABI business partner, and one of the most diligent and successful Main Street business brokers to work in the profession. Prior to joining ABI he developed a chain of fast food restaurants in the Bay Area, which he later sold to private investors. He also worked with many of the major newspapers and other publications in a marketing capacity. He completed well over 100 transactions in a wide cross-section of industries, including companies involved in manufacturing, distribution service, and retail. Rich had a BA in Psychology from the University of Vermont and an MS from Central Connecticut State University. His friendship and professionalism is truly missed at ABI.