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Enlign

Enlign

Jeff Snell, CM&AP, M&AMI, LMCBI, ABI

Principal Broker & Founder – Raleigh, NC

Office: (919) 341-1100

Cell: (919) 624-1124

Email Jeff

Professional Summary

Senior merger and acquisition advisor focused on developing process and finding innovative solutions to assist business owners in the preparation and sale of small and middle market businesses. Skilled in achieving operational efficiencies and increasing revenue to maximize transaction value. Over the past 30 years has worked in various capacities in the technology industry, professional services, consulting as well as board-level positions with several unrelated firms, associations and not-for-profits.

ENLIGN Advisors: Principal Broker and Founder 2003-Present

International Business Brokers Association
- Lifetime Master Certified Business Intermediary (LMCBI)
- Credentialing Chairman 2015-Present
- Board of Governor’s 2016-2020
- Chairman 2019
- Treasurer 2018
- Fellow of the IBBA
- Tom West Award Recipient 2017
Merger & Acquisition Source
- Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP)
- Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI)
- Board of Governors 2019-2020
American Business Brokers Association
- Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI)
Expert Witness as to Business Valuation, Wake County District Court

2003 – Present PRINCIPAL BROKER AND FOUNDER – ENLIGN Business Brokers & Advisors – Responsible for direct client management. Set and execute client relationship strategies that define which issues to focus on, which opportunities to pursue and which individuals to invest in. – Production of business valuations for owners who are selling, separating from partners, litigating, divorcing and management planning. – Successfully undertake numerous contract negotiations, selection and relationship management with client vendors including attorneys, accountants, financial planners, private wealth managers, bankers, and consultants. – Oversee firm brokers engagements, work product, marketing efforts and effectiveness.

2009 – Present OWNER – ENLIGN Commercial Real Estate

2003 – 2021 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Tier3SME Oversee all non-integration, non-implementation functions within the organization including contract negotiation/management, HR, payroll, online presence, non-deliverable oriented client management, invoicing, A/P, A/R, and subcontracting.

2007 – 2011 CO-OWNER –  Restaurant Savoy Investor in a 120 seat restaurant with co-chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith, located in North Raleigh, NC

1996 – 2003 OWNER – Systech Systems & Services – Responsible for the development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the company’s products. Created operations strategy and policies. – Controlled efficiency and effectivity of business operations. – Areas of responsibility included communicating operational strategies to employees, building their alignment with company goals and overseeing human resource development.

2000 – 2001 CIO –  LastAvailable.com – Concept Development – Capital Raising – Managed Technology Resources

1994 – 1996 SALESPERSON – NTG/ComputerLand Senior Sales Professional Hardware/Software/Services/Staffing

1996-1999 13B FIELD ARTILLARY (R) –  National Guard Operated heavy equipment and served the CO and XO directly during regular drill and FTX exercises.

1992 – 1996 12B COMBAT ENGINEER (R) US –  Army Reserve Trained in installation and removal of demolitions. Operated light and heavy equipment, served the CO and XO directly during regular drill and FTX exercises.

1992-1994 SALESPERSON – Carolina Computer Stores Carolina Computer Stores (CCS) was a local full service IT computer hardware, software and networking provider. – Sales Professional Hardware/Software/Services

2019 – Present Association of International Business Intermediaries Director

2019 International Business Brokers Association Chairman Direct the Board of Governors of the International Business Brokers Association.

2016 – Present International Business Brokers Association Board of Governors

2013 – Present International Business Brokers Association Credentialing Committee Chairman Oversee management and certification of the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation worldwide. Manage committee that considers requirements, exceptions and application of association policies regarding the CBI designation.

2012 – 2016 Ronald McDonald House of Durham Board of Trustees Since 1980 provide a ‘home away from home’ to families with critically ill children at House and Family Rooms.

2012 – 2014 International Business Brokers Association Membership Committee Trade association of business brokers providing education, conferences, professional designations and networking opportunities. IBBA is the largest non-profit association specifically formed to meet the needs of people and firms engaged in various aspects of business brokerage, and mergers and acquisitions.

2012 – 2014 M&A Source Membership Committee The mission of the M&A Source is to promote members’ professional development and interests to better serve their clients’ needs and maximize public awareness of professional intermediary services available for middle market merger and acquisition transactions.

2013 – Present M&A Source Credentialing Committee Oversee the “Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary” (M&AMI) credentialing program for the Merger & Acquisition Source Association (MAS).

2023 - Present: Lifetime Master Certified Business Intermediary (LMCBI) - International Business Brokers Association

2016 – Present: Lifetime Certified Business Intermediary Field of Study Business Transactions (LCBI) – International Business Brokers Association

2017: Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CM&AP) – M&A Source

2007 – Present: Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) – M&A Source

2006: Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) - International Business Brokers Association

2003 – Present: Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI) – American Business Brokers Association

- Why Now Might be the Right Time to Sell

– Eleven Steps to Buying a Business

– When NOT to Hire a Business Broker

– Myths when Marketing a Business for Sale

– Choosing the Right Advisors when Buying or Selling a Business

– Interviewing a Business Broker

1988 – 1992 BS, Management and Finance – Clemson University

- ENLIGN celebrated 20-anniversary milestone

- Grew ENLIGN Business Brokers to one of the largest business brokerage and advisory firms in NC.

- Over 300 businesses sold at ENLIGN Business Brokers

- Over 1,000 business valuations completed

- International Business Brokers Association

Chairman 2019
Board of Governors 2016- 2020
Credentialing Chairman 2015-Present
Fellow of the IBBA
Tom West Award Recipient 2017

– Serve as a regular speaker, coach, mentor and judge in business plan competitions by the University of Chapel Hill Keenan-Flagler Business and MBA School

– Business Brokerage

– Mergers & Acquistions

– Business Valuation

– Negotiation

– Business Development

– Management Consulting

– Finance – Marketing

– Leadership

– SBA Lending

– Strategic Consulting

– Contractor Agreements

– Motor racing

– Cars/planes/boats

– Shooting sports

– Kids (Single father of four)

– Church

How can we help you?

With 20 years of experience and hundreds of completed engagements, we have the knowledge and proven process to guide you through a successful business transaction. You can rely on us to manage every detail with complete confidentiality.