Meet our Team
Providing M&A Advisory Services for Small to Mid Size Companies
Our Team
Since 2005, we’ve helped hundreds of business owners make the biggest change in their career—shifting from owning a successful, privately-held business into a relaxing, passion-driven retirement. Meet the best business brokers and M&A advisors to help you on your journey.
KARA GIBSON BRZYTWA MBA CBI
Managing Principal | Managing Broker
Kara Gibson Brzytwa has made significant contributions in the M&A space through her role as the Principal and Managing Director of Exit Equity LLC. Since 2017, she has been instrumental in helping business owners with the sale of their profitable businesses.
PHIL BRZYTWA
M&A Intermediary | Business Broker
Mr. Brzytwa’s career ranges from installing wind energy infrastructure across the globe, brokering rockets to orbit, and implementing SaaS transportation solutions. Mr. Brzytwa has worked with pre Series-A start ups to Fortune 500 companies. When advocating for…
COREY GREGG CBI CM&AP
M&A Intermediary | Business Broker
Corey Gregg’s passion for helping business owners achieve successful transitions stems from her extensive experience as both an entrepreneur and business advisor. With a career spanning startup, privately held organizations, and publicly traded companies, Corey brings a well-rounded perspective to every transaction.
HEATHER SCHMIDT CEPA®
M&A Advisor | Business Broker | Growth Consultant
Heather Schmidt is an M&A Advisor at Exit Equity and a seasoned entrepreneur, operator, and consultant. As co-founder of Union Square Companies, a multi-unit bakery business in Boston and the greater Boston area, she built and led a complex organization — gaining firsthand insight into what drives growth, profitability, and transferable value.
GRANT FERGUSON
M&A Advisor
Grant Ferguson is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and executive with a 30-year track record in both buy-side and sell-side M&A. He has successfully built, scaled, and exited businesses—including growing a business from startup to sale and serving as a C-level executive focused on maximizing exit valuation.
JONATHAN BYRUM
Business Intermediary | M&A Advisor
Jonathan Byrum is an accomplished entrepreneur who uses his experience to better prepare and partner with sellers of privately held companies. Jonathan’s history as a business owner allows for an empathetic and thoughtful partner, ensuring that all parties feel at ease through the process…
JOHN BYRUM
M&A Advisor
John Byrum joins Exit Equity after a successful career in the e-commerce and industrial supply sectors. As the founder, president, and CEO of OnlineMetals.com, he sold the company to ThyssenKrupp while continuing to serve as its president and board member. During his tenure, he played a crucial…
BLAKE FOSTER
Certified Valuation Analyst
“Mr. Foster is an experienced professional in the financial services industry, with a focus on acquisitions and sales. As a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), he has performed hundreds of valuations for a variety of purposes. Mr. Foster’s extensive knowledge and skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and due diligence has enabled him to successfully guide clients through complex transactions. He is highly adept at identifying opportunities for growth and maximizing…
KEITH ROGSTAD MBA AVA
Business Valuation Analyst | Business Broker
Mr. Rogstad began his career as a financial analyst with the HW Blackstock Co. in 1981. He founded Duroboat Company, and as President managed the company, selling it in 2001. Mr. Rogstad provides valuation and financial consulting for our mergers &…
BRENDAN BYRUM
Associate
TERRY COE CBI M&AMI
M&A Intermediary | Business Broker
Mr. Coe’s business career spans 30 years, primarily built around helping small and medium sized, private companies grow and develop post acquisition or pre sale. Early on experience included industrial and medical sales in dynamic environments working with small to medium sized clients…
NOORDIN RAYANI
Business Broker
Mr. Rayani has been a business intermediary for over 21 years and is nationally recognized for accomplishing the successful transfer of companies to new owners in the small and mid-size business market. He has been awarded a National Platinum, – a Gold, – Silver and Bronze Victory Award on several occasions. These National…
DAN GIBSON CBI M&AMI
Founding Principal | Managing Broker
Mr. Gibson is the founder of Exit Equity and a Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary, providing over 40 years of business experience. His career started at Xerox PARC, where many of the technology products of…
