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Bevan Roberts
CEO 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 which include Tourism, Education, Distribution and Automotive.
A South Australian, he worked interstate and nationally for six years, returning to South Australia to establish his own business which he ran successfully for twenty five years.
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.B.B., A.M.A.I.B.B.
| WINNER REISA BUSINESS BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2007 |
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| WINNER REIA BUSINESS BROKER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2008 |
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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/Retail
Brian Sander
Director
F.R.E.I.(AUST), A.A.P.I., C.P.V.(Business) M.A.I.B.B.,
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WINNER IN 2005, OF THE REISA
"PRESIDENT’S, SIR ROBERT TORRENS AWARD”
Brian has been selling businesses for over 30 years.
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.
He was Managing Director of Sander & Associates before their merger with Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy in September 2002.
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.
Doug Willats
M.R.E.I., C.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.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.
Barbara Derham
M.A.I.C.D., M.R.E.I.
Barbara Derham’s name is synonymous with success, especially in the fields of tourism, leisure and hospitality. Her special interests are restaurants, motels, hotels and B&Bs.
Barbara’s wealth of experience and skill has seen her in the forefront of
She has a great understanding of women in business, the achievements of, and opportunities facing women around the country.
Barbara has been:
- The first woman elected to the board of Flag International, subsequently becoming the organisation’s first woman chair, and responsible for Flag’s world-wide offices.
- The first woman elected to the board of the Hotel Motel Association (
- On the board of the South Australian Tourism Commission
- Chair for 10 years of the Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee
- Currently, Barbara is a Board member of the Restaurant Association of
Barbara has been described as a “skilled and committed negotiator”.
SPECIALISING IN: Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism and Women’s Business Issues