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Robert Flynn, Managing Partner
Robert Flynn is Managing Partner, United Brokers Group LLC. He has been a business brokerage firm owner for six years. Prior to that period he was a senior executive in two public and privately held technology and manufacturing businesses for twenty-eight years. He has owned five businesses. Robert received his bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Rhode Island in 1977, where he was a member of two national honor societies. He attended the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of Harvard University as a Special Student in 1982 and received a Master of Liberal Arts from the Harvard University Extension School in 1984.
From 1982 to 1996 Robert was a senior executive at the publicly traded +$3 billion (USD) London-based Cookson Group. He managed technology and manufacturing companies in England and the United States with a particular emphasis on startup and turnaround situations.
He was president of the Cookson Group company Key-Tech, Inc., a patented plastics technology company with operations in Rhode Island and England. Robert acquired Key-Tech from Cookson in 1996, turned it around by structuring it as a licensing entity, and ultimately sold it to another publicly traded company in Europe.
He is a founding member of “The Manufacturing Summit”, Rhode Island’s leading manufacturing policy organization, and oversaw its daily operations. An acknowledged authority in economic development matters particularly in manufacturing and technology he has been featured or quoted in numerous regional and national articles. He created and had passed into Rhode Island law five manufacturing and economic development statutes.
Other board memberships and trustee positions, present and past, include the federally financed Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Services, Trans Performance, The Rhode Island Export Center at Bryant University, Global Imaging, Key-Tech, Inc., American Diabetes (Rhode Island affiliate), and “Save The Bay” which is New England’s largest environmental organization.
Mia Caetano Johnson, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions
With more than 12 years of business law experience, Mia Caetano Johnson, J.D., expertly assists clients in all phases of business sales and acquisitions, financing, real estate transactions, and other business services. Prior to affiliating with United Brokers Group LLC, Mia served as in-house counsel in the private sector with a major publicly traded company as well as with start-up entities to help establish and grow their businesses. She was also counsel in several law firms, including Hinckley Allen & Snyder in Providence, and Sullivan & Worcester in Boston. Currently, Mia also owns a business and real estate law firm, Johnson Law Associates.
Mia works with clients on acquisitions and sales ranging in size and structure in various industries from Main Street to Wall Street. She has represented clients in a variety of corporate and real estate acquisitions and transactions, public and private debt and equity financings, and has assisted clients in ongoing corporate governance, regulatory, and operational matters.
Mia holds memberships in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations and the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Kent Washington Association of Realtors, and Statewide MLS. She holds a real estate brokers license in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Active in the Republican Party of Rhode Island, currently serves as the organization’s assistant general counsel, and served as its general counsel from 2006-2007. From 2005 to 2007, Mia led the R.I. Young Republicans as its Chairperson.
A native of Warwick, R.I., where she lives with her husband Eric and two sons, Mia is a graduate of Rocky Hill School and Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, the nation’s oldest independent school of law.
Mia holds memberships in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations and the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Kent Washington Association of Realtors, and Statewide MLS. She holds a real estate brokers license in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Active in the Republican Party of Rhode Island, currently serves as the organization’s assistant general counsel, and served as its general counsel from 2006-2007. From 2005 to 2007, Mia led the R.I. Young Republicans as its Chairperson.
A native of Warwick, R.I., where she lives with her husband Eric and two sons, Mia is a graduate of Rocky Hill School and Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, the nation’s oldest independent school of law.
Amit Anand, Senior Regional Broker, Rhode Island
Amit is an enthusiastic and experienced entrepreneur, business broker and real estate professional with over ten years of active involvement in the financial services, consumer / business banking, and real estate arenas. Amit has a keen understanding of the dynamics of business brokerage and the s mall business mindset. This understanding is backed by his demonstrable track record in business development, deal management and developing strategies that improve client relationships and revenue streams. Amit founded and privately owns with his wife a comprehen sive real estate firm with interests in development, construction and management of a portfolio of multi-unit residential properties.
Amit is also a very active real estate professional and is affiliated with Keller Williams International, which is ranked by J.D. Powers & Associates as the real estate company with the highest customer satisfaction. Prior to this he had a very successful career in banking working with three of top Fortune 500 banking organizations including stints at American Express (NYSE- AMEX) and more recently at Bank of America (NYSE-BAC).
He is member of the National Association of Realtors, The Greater Providence Board of Realtors, and is a Notary Public in the State of Massachusetts. He is licensed to practice as a real estate sales person both in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Amit makes his home in Providence, RI and is a proud father and husband. He shares a deep love of cooking with his wife and is fascinated with craft brews and Victorian architechture.
He is member of the National Association of Realtors, The Greater Providence Board of Realtors, and is a Notary Public in the State of Massachusetts. He is licensed to practice as a real estate sales person both in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Amit makes his home in Providence, RI and is a proud father and husband. He shares a deep love of cooking with his wife and is fascinated with craft brews and Victorian architechture.
Dale DeJoy, Senior Regional Broker, Rhode Island
Dale is a seasoned executive within the commercial and residential real estate market. Has created and executed complex sales strategies and business plans by incorporating business development and marketing techniques targeting multi-million dollar deals. Major business projects include establishing and implementing: Strategy to construct a $150 million dollar hotel with indoor waterpark in West Warwick, RI. Estimated completion is October 2012; Acquired and renovated the Commodore Hotel, Linden, TN; Commercial / Residential Real Estate Developments and Subdivisions; Co-manages Exchange Properties LLC, which acquires and renovates commercial buildings and residential homes.
President and Founder of MORTGAGE PROS, INC, East Greenwich, Rhode Island since 1995. Nationally recognized mortgage corporation which originates and funds residential and commercial mortgage loans.
Personal residential mortgage origination annually exceeding over $120 million dollars. Developed and managed a team loan of officers and support staff totaling over 100 people. Facilitated and opened two branch offices (hired, trained and directed the management of these branches as well as the home office).
Served as Special Projects Coordinator at Meller Optics in Providence, RI which is a manufacturer of high quality precision optics for military, industrial, medical and laser use. Developed EG Arts (center for the arts). Dale is a Cum Laude Graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. Has the ability to see matters from an owner’s perspective, and the experience to recognize and assess potential.
Personal residential mortgage origination annually exceeding over $120 million dollars. Developed and managed a team loan of officers and support staff totaling over 100 people. Facilitated and opened two branch offices (hired, trained and directed the management of these branches as well as the home office).
Served as Special Projects Coordinator at Meller Optics in Providence, RI which is a manufacturer of high quality precision optics for military, industrial, medical and laser use. Developed EG Arts (center for the arts). Dale is a Cum Laude Graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. Has the ability to see matters from an owner’s perspective, and the experience to recognize and assess potential.
Paul Bitters, Senior Regional Broker, Springfield, Massachusetts and Connecticut
A true entrepreneur with a real estate background. Paul is a former owner of a printing technology and graphics arts business in Springfield, Massachusetts.
After 20-years of successful business ownership in custom-printing, wholesale distribution and contract/program management, Paul R. Bitters sold "The BAG Company", and has begun his new venture in Marketing and Business Planning with "THE BUSINESS CONSULTANT". And now, by his affiliation with UBG, he has advanced the development of that business by the addition of Business Brokerage, along with Legal and Accounting services to his offerings
After 20-years of successful business ownership in custom-printing, wholesale distribution and contract/program management, Paul R. Bitters sold "The BAG Company", and has begun his new venture in Marketing and Business Planning with "THE BUSINESS CONSULTANT". And now, by his affiliation with UBG, he has advanced the development of that business by the addition of Business Brokerage, along with Legal and Accounting services to his offerings
Paul is a graduate of Western New England College (BSBA-Marketing) and has managed Sales and Marketing Departments for national manufacturers in the paper, plastics and tooling industries. He holds his Massachusetts Realtors license, and has in-depth knowledge of small and mid-size company management and business models. Paul can help you find “success” through sales, merger or growth opportunities in your business.
He is a member of the Franklin County (MA) Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley and various other industry and trade associations. The married western Massachusetts native is a proud father of two daughters and one son, and enjoys summers at their home in Wells, Maine.
He is a member of the Franklin County (MA) Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley and various other industry and trade associations. The married western Massachusetts native is a proud father of two daughters and one son, and enjoys summers at their home in Wells, Maine.
Paul Deshaies, Senior Regional Broker, Maine and New Hampshire
For over twenty-seven years Paul has been a successful real estate broker and developer in Maine. Paul will be developing United Brokers Group LLC in the Southern Maine region including Portland and into neighboring New Hampshire.
Paul, a native of Maine, has an extensive background in real estate and business. He and his wife, also a real estate broker, have owned a very successful niche market real estate firm since 1995 specializing in seaside properties in Cape Elizabeth and the Portland area.
Paul, a native of Maine, has an extensive background in real estate and business. He and his wife, also a real estate broker, have owned a very successful niche market real estate firm since 1995 specializing in seaside properties in Cape Elizabeth and the Portland area.
Paul is a graduate of Western New England College (BSBA-Marketing) and has managed Sales and Marketing Departments for national manufacturers in the paper, plastics and tooling industries. He holds his Massachusetts Realtors license, and has in-depth knowledge of small and mid-size company management and business models. Paul can help you find “success” through sales, merger or growth opportunities in your business.
He is a member of the Franklin County (MA) Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley and various other industry and trade associations. The married western Massachusetts native is a proud father of two daughters and one son, and enjoys summers at their home in Wells, Maine.
He is a member of the Franklin County (MA) Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley and various other industry and trade associations. The married western Massachusetts native is a proud father of two daughters and one son, and enjoys summers at their home in Wells, Maine.
Prior to that, Paul was a real estate broker in Massachusetts for several years. He has been a real estate broker and consultant for over thirty-seven years. With his extensive background, Paul is also a commercial real estate developer. His experience in business has taken him in the Maine hospitality industry brokerage
Granville Barrows, Senior Regional Broker, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts
Granville's background in the Southern New Hampshire market makes him ideal for the transfer of the UBG model to this large, proud community of small business owners.
Granville is an experienced business professional, having been involved in the purchase, operation, and eventual sale of several small businesses. Based on that experience and knowledge, he can advise the business owner to best prepare for and accomplish a successful sale, as well as guide a potential buyer in finding the right match based on their financial and personal goals.
Granville is an experienced business professional, having been involved in the purchase, operation, and eventual sale of several small businesses. Based on that experience and knowledge, he can advise the business owner to best prepare for and accomplish a successful sale, as well as guide a potential buyer in finding the right match based on their financial and personal goals.
An active realtor, Granville has been involved in subdivision development, single and multi family income properties, as well as handling general real estate sales. He is also active in property management in the NH seacoast area.
A Maine native and New Hampshire resident, Granville is a graduate of the Whittemore School of Business at the University of New Hampshire.
A Maine native and New Hampshire resident, Granville is a graduate of the Whittemore School of Business at the University of New Hampshire.
Alex Bulbulian, Senior Regional Broker, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Specialist in convenience and retail stores. Alex is a seasoned, successful owner of the largest "7 Eleven" in Rhode Island and has successfully bought and sold other convenience stores. He has a first-hand detailed understanding of the C store business model as well as the requirements for being successful in that industry.
Alex has over thirteen years of experience in management, training, sales support, organizational development, and improvement strategies in the competitive retail industry. Continual success exceeding revenue, profit and market growth objectives. Currently Alex is a 7 Eleven franchisee, with the highest gross profit location in the Market. A proven ability to control costs, while maximizing sales and profitability.
Leadership and managerial experience proven with franchise purchases and exceptional franchise success. Alex also was a General Manager for a three store organization of liquor stores. Forecasting and setting revenue golas, maintaining successful inventory levels, managing distributors, designed and implemented marketing and sales strategies, oversaw merchandising, and supervised assistant managers/business services teams. He has also acquired and sold other convenience stores for his own investment objectives.
Nancy is a licensed realtor and former owner of a manufacturing business. She is focused geographically at growing the UBG model in South County, Rhode Island, New York, and Georgia.
She is a long time sales professional in real estate & development. A graduate of the University of Miami with an interim year in Florence, Italy she is a natural advocate for real estate and business. Beginning her career in Savannah, Georgia as a builder / developer she has expanded her expertise to the New England area becoming a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island in the late 80’s. As a real estate consultant identifying properties for development, arranging private equity financing, supervision and management of construction are all areas which Nancy has been very actively involved.
She is a long time sales professional in real estate & development. A graduate of the University of Miami with an interim year in Florence, Italy she is a natural advocate for real estate and business. Beginning her career in Savannah, Georgia as a builder / developer she has expanded her expertise to the New England area becoming a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island in the late 80’s. As a real estate consultant identifying properties for development, arranging private equity financing, supervision and management of construction are all areas which Nancy has been very actively involved.
Nancy Richmond, Senior Regional Broker-Mid Cap Transactions
Bette-Anne Corrente, Regional Broker Manager
Bette-Anne is a long-time Rhode Island business owner having acquired and managed Raffles, Inc., a manufacturer of fashion accessories. She sold her business in 2008. She excels at creating and executing marketing strategies. Bette-Anne has been a Rhode Island licensed real estate agent since 2001and is affiliated with The Larry Morse Group of Keller-Williams, Cranston, RI. She is a native of North Providence and is an active competitor on the Rhode Island Womens Golf Association tournament circuit.
Scott Sedlak, Senior Regional Broker: Springfield, Massachusetts
A long-time sales professional with a high level of commitment and loyalty, Scott has been known as the dependable go-to person in his career for over twenty years. Having lived in the area all his life, UBG is excited to have him leading the expansion into Western Mass and Southern Vermont. Working in the direct sales industry for a number of years has given Scott the understanding that success comes from building relationships with his clients rather than acquiring a one-time transaction Helping people to find their "American Dream" is a fascinating and rewarding experience for him. Giving back is also important to Scott so he has been active in the community fostering and helping to find homes for dogs with American Lab Rescue, as well as participating in the construction of homes by "Habitat for Humanity" with his family.