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’s career as a Business Intermediary has been built around understanding the best ways to ideate, run, grow—and ultimately sell a company. She is a strong strategic thinker that is also able to organize to the smallest detail. This paired with her outcome-driven mentality and
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.
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…
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…
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
Business Development Intern
MARQUITA CAUSEY
Business Development Advisor
Marquita is a Business Development Advisor with over 10 years of experience in Sales, Human Resources, Project Coordination, and Consulting. Her industry experience includes working with federal agencies, IT companies, financial institutions (mortgage), and service companies. Marquita offers a client focused approach, personalizing each experience and catering to the business’s specific needs. She has a value-oriented focus and passion to always go the extra mile for client success.
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…