Bill Billingsley

Bill Billingsley for the last six years has successfully established himself in the practice of selling closely held companies. He has a proven track record in all phases of a mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. His people skills in working with principals and advisors is very professional yet he is sensitive to the emotional and subjective issues that can make a difference in keeping a transaction together and on track. He is also very task oriented and his ability to organize and prioritize the components of a transaction clearly enhance the progress and timing of a closing. Persistence is a trait one must have to be successful in this field and this is clearly a strong point for Mr. Billingsley.

His historic work experience has also contributed to his success in merger and acquisition field. Bill Billingsley has over 17 years experience in retail management. He has a solid background in accounting, inventory control, production scheduling, purchasing, marketing and delivery. Mr. Billingsley has a complete knowledge of the process within a variety of industries, from operations to sales. He understands all facets of wholesale/retail in the transportation industry, hence his extensive experience enables him to understand the issues of concern to business owners and implement strategies to maximize his clients interests.

Prior to entering the business brokerage industry, Mr. Billingsley was owner of Bedding Equipment Distribution, Inc., a multi-store retail operation. Previous to this, Mr. Billingsley served 8 years as the manager of Tom Petersons, Inc., a prominent Portland retail chain store.

Mr. Billingsley attended Portland State University and majored in Management and Accounting. He has been active in the administration and coaching of girls softball in his community in addition to various civic and business organizations.


Ed Asquith

Ed Asquith has over 10 years experience in sales, service, and management of private small business. He has extensive experience in managing day-to-day operations. Mr. Asquith's executive level development enables him to negotiate a favorable transaction for the seller.

Prior to joining The CBB Group, Mr. Asquith was Vice-President of a retail operation located in Portland, Oregon until the partners decided to sell to go onto other opportuities.

Mr. Asquith has attended Portland State University and Clackamas Community College majoring in finance and business.

Tim Copp

Tim Copp has over 15 years experience in sales, service and managing a privately held company. His expertise in developing customer leads, making effective product presentations, handling objectives, and following the sale through to its conclusion.

Prior to joining The CBB Group Mr. Copp was a Marketing Manager for a telecommunication company. Mr. Copp planned, developed, and implemented methods to increase the bottom line sales. His fine tuned skills to increase the customer base and to reach out and close customers who might be "on the fence" about purchasing a phone system was invaluable.

Mr. Copp was able to direct a team of sales representatives to exceed all sales objectives while maintaining a professional and courteous management style at all times.

Persistence, patience, and careful maintenance of our the potential customer database led to both short term as well as long term sales.


John Stupfel

John has twenty-five yeas of senior-level production planning, quality assurance, human resources, supervisory training, management accounting, and financial planning experience in the manufacturing, retail, distribution, foundry, lumber, recreation, and professional services industries. His prior positions include: President and CEO, Associate Partner, Group Vice-President of Administration, and CFO for companies such as CSC Capital Partners, Aquatic & Site Technologies, and Tromley Industrial Holdings. John has a BS in Psychology from Portland State University



Bob Degnan

Bob has twenty-five years of top-level strategic marketing, sales, financial planning and product development experience with large corporations and closely held family companies in the manufacturing, consumer products, professional services, retail, and lumber products industries. His prior positions include: COO and Director of Restructuring Activities, President and COO, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, National Director of Sales, Product Manager and Group Marketing Manager for firms such as Carnation Company, The J.M. Smucker Co., Carolina Coupon Clearing, Pacific Wood Products, and CSC Capital Partners. He was a Naval Aviator during Vietnam and has a B.A. from Principia College and an MBA in Strategic Planning and Finance from Stanford University.