About Us
Rick Krebs - Mergers and Acquisitions Professional, CPA and Certified Exit Planner (CEPA)
Rick brings a unique blend of sales, entrepreneurial, and financial experience to Business Sales Group. He began his career as a CPA, working in Nevada and Utah where valuable financial experience was gained. He uses those skills every day. He graduated with a Master's of Science Degree and Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University. As a business owner he started Liberty Mortgage, a mortgage bank licensed in 23 states nationwide. He eventually sold the successful company to an investor from California. He has been in the M&A space helping people sell their businesses since July, 2010. During his first year with BRC, he listed and sold more businesses than the entire office combined.
As a sale-side and buy-side advisor for Mergers and Acquisitions transactions Rick's advisory, accounting, and management skills are invaluable when advising sellers as they maneuver the intricate details of the deal through closing. Rick is also a CNA (Certified Negotiation Expert) which helps him negotiate the most favorable terms for clients in a transaction.
Rick was quoted by FORBES as an expert sales-side advisor who helps Sellers avoid the pitfalls of selling a business.
Heather Krebs, Mergers & Acquisitions Professional and Principal Broker
Heather Krebs is a dynamic, energetic person who has over 14 years of business selling and real estate experience. She was Rookie of The Year her first year with REMax Canyons. She was one of the top three agents in the company. As a negotiator she has negotiated favorable terms for both buyers and sellers for hundreds of business and real estate transactions. Prior to obtaining a license with the Division of Real Estate, she started, owned and managed two successful businesses: a mortgage company and a manufacturing company. She has extensive experience running a business. She is the marketing genius behind the professional business profiles assembled for our listings. She attended both Utah State University and University of Utah before deciding she wanted to go out on her own as an entrepreneur.
On a personal level, Rick and Heather both enjoy the outdoors including hiking, camping, riding, training and showing horses, and being the proud parents of 4 children.
Vicki Brask, CPA, Mergers and Acquisitions Professional
Vicki brings her 20+ years of small business accounting, tax, and consulting to the Team. She has a MAcc degree from SUU and is a CPA. Vicki has been selling businesses since 2010 and brings a depth of knowledge which is unsurpassed to each transaction she does.
Additionally, she brings nearly 10 years experience in Commercial real estate sales and lease negotiations and has attended specialized training as a Certified Commercial Investment Member which focuses on evaluating markets and the calculation of real estate as an investment choice. She remains active in the market and is currently licensed in the state of Utah.
A member of the AICPA, CCIM and National Association of Realtors, she is well-equipped and excited to be a part of the Team and looks forward to assisting you with the transfer of your business interest.
Kamille Mahoney, Associate
Kamille Mahoney, Associate, is a college student at Utah State University whose major is Accounting. She recently graduated from Snow College, earning an Associates in Arts (AA) degree. Her skill set is unique and she is not only a great numbers person, she is a talented artist and musician. Kamille handles the back-office, preparing Offering Memorandums, design, and valuation work.