[{"id":"36d6fbd4-a2a9-41e9-8996-22638f6ee71b","slug":"adam-morris","name":"Adam Morris","title":"Business Broker","email":"adam@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"313-205-9191","bio":"Adam is a business broker and capital raising specialist helping entrepreneurs, business searchers, owners, and real estate operators secure the funding needed to close deals, acquire businesses, and grow. He specializes in entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) for small and medium-sized businesses, commercial real estate investments, and facilitating business sales and acquisitions as a business broker—guiding both buyers and sellers through smooth, successful transactions.\nWith extensive experience in the commercial real estate and SMB industries, Adam has worked across all major property types, with a strong Midwest focus on industrial, multifamily, and retail assets. His true passion lies in the affordable and manufactured housing sectors. He is an active investor in commercial real estate and ETA/SMB opportunities.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/36d6fbd4-a2a9-41e9-8996-22638f6ee71b/1773764883784-unnamed.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-17T15:42:29.696655+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-21T23:15:19.546369+00:00"},{"id":"685a9aba-12c8-4b62-b092-76f6645a4316","slug":"anthony-wooden","name":"Anthony Wooden","title":"Business Broker","email":"Anthony@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"262-770-6278","bio":"Anthony Wooden is a seasoned Business Broker at Vaughn & Associates, where he specializes in helping business owners navigate the complex process of buying, selling, and transitioning their privately held businesses.\n\n With a strong background in real estate and a deep understanding of the Wisconsin market, Anthony brings strategic insight, confidentiality, and a hands-on approach to every transaction.\n\nAs a licensed real estate broker in Wisconsin, Anthony has built a successful career assisting clients with residential, commercial, and investment properties. His expertise in market analysis, valuation, and deal structuring allows him to effectively bridge the worlds of real estate and business brokerage, delivering tailored solutions that maximize value and achieve smooth outcomes for buyers and sellers alike.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/685a9aba-12c8-4b62-b092-76f6645a4316/1776797633479-WOODEN-029_2.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-04-21T18:52:09.843669+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-21T18:54:02.890605+00:00"},{"id":"03f0fbf4-e176-49d8-b278-48bcc40d9371","slug":"brandy-reed","name":"Brandy Reed","title":"Business Broker","email":"brandy@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"407-301-6143","bio":"Brandy is a seasoned Business Broker at Vaughn & Associates with over 21 years of professional experience, including 11 years specifically in franchising. She specializes in connecting people and companies to drive leadership development, sustainable growth, expansion, and successful restructuring.\n\nAs a transformational leader, Brandy brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and a strong track record of delivering results across multiple industries. She is known for her hands-on collaborative style, high accountability, and exceptional ability to develop talent and build high-performing teams.\n\nHer diverse background and deep understanding of business make her especially effective at helping business owners navigate complex transitions, whether they are preparing to sell, expand, or reposition their companies for the next level of success.\n\nBrandy is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and franchisees in achieving their long-term goals through thoughtful strategy and dedicated execution.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/03f0fbf4-e176-49d8-b278-48bcc40d9371/1776797821920-Headshot-small__1_.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-04-21T18:56:00.44689+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-21T19:19:27.907327+00:00"},{"id":"4c00df03-bef4-456e-bbdc-e7cefceb8542","slug":"danielle-sazama","name":"Danielle Sazama","title":"Business Broker","email":"danielle@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"308-390-5594","bio":"Dr. Danielle Sazama is a dedicated chiropractic physician turned business broker with a strong foundation in personalized client care and relationship-driven service.\n\nAfter more than a decade co-founding and leading Sazama Family Chiropractic & Wellness alongside her husband, Dr. Seth Sazama, Dr. Danielle has brought her expertise into the business brokerage industry. As a Broker at Vaughn & Associates in Texas, she now helps business owners successfully buy, sell, and transition their privately held businesses and franchises with compassion, integrity, and individualized attention.\n\nDrawing from her years as a chiropractic physician, Dr. Danielle applies the same commitment to thorough assessment, personalized solutions, and long-term client success to every engagement. She treats each client as a unique individual with specific goals and needs, providing expert guidance to help them achieve optimal outcomes in their business transitions.\n\nWhether supporting a business owner through a strategic exit or assisting a buyer in finding the right opportunity, Dr. Danielle is committed to making the process smooth, transparent, and aligned with each client’s vision for their future.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/4c00df03-bef4-456e-bbdc-e7cefceb8542/1776204246418-8390B725-A665-4C3C-925B-229AF1FF3072_2.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-04-14T22:02:18.367377+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-14T22:04:39.970544+00:00"},{"id":"97ef756d-8cee-4b6a-87f1-fdaa23528b2f","slug":"felix-talamantes","name":"Felix Talamantes","title":"Business Broker","email":"Felix@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"785-588-0058","bio":"Felix is a high-impact project professional and creative problem solver serving as a Business Broker at Vaughn & Associates\n\nAs an EMBA Candidate in Strategic Leadership at The Valar Institute (Class of 2025) and a proud U.S. Military Veteran, Felix brings strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and proven leadership to business transactions.\n\nHe specializes in simplifying complex projects for top-tier companies and is driven by a passion for maximizing productivity and profit through smart technology integration. With a multidisciplinary approach, Felix excels at stakeholder engagement, navigating uncertainty, and delivering actionable insights that support timely, competitive decision-making.\n\nFelix is committed to creating lasting value for buyers and sellers by guiding them through successful business transitions with clarity and confidence.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/97ef756d-8cee-4b6a-87f1-fdaa23528b2f/1774620218823-Felix_Talamantes_-_Headshot_26_.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-27T14:03:31.584697+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-03-27T14:03:49.674559+00:00"},{"id":"40a2a42d-446e-4de3-b7fc-db0cdc1208cd","slug":"hallie-rand","name":"Hallie Rand","title":"Business Broker","email":"hallie@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"720-810-2931","bio":"Hallie is a dedicated and personable Business Broker who is passionate about helping individuals and families successfully buy, sell, or invest in businesses. With a strong belief that finding the right business opportunity is a deeply rewarding experience, she brings energy, expertise, and genuine care to every client relationship.\n\nA fourth-generation Coloradan, Hallie is proud to call Colorado her home. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling, which has equipped her with exceptional skills in communication, active listening, and negotiation. These abilities allow her to guide clients smoothly through the complexities of business transactions while ensuring their needs and goals remain the top priority.\n\nKnown for her tenacity and relentless work ethic, Hallie is committed to finding the best opportunities at the best value for her clients. She brings endless energy, drive, dedication, dependability, and a great sense of humor to her work. Most importantly, she truly cares about helping her clients find a business that not only meets their financial objectives but also brings them long-term satisfaction and joy.\n\nHallie is excited to support clients through every step of their business journey with professionalism, integrity, and heartfelt dedication.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/40a2a42d-446e-4de3-b7fc-db0cdc1208cd/1778619182214-IMG_7378.JPG","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-05-12T20:50:02.559546+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-05-12T20:53:10.17421+00:00"},{"id":"5091210a-8ddd-4cf4-bc07-7a8224583718","slug":"jalen-white","name":"Jalen White","title":"Business Broker","email":"Jalen@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"312-415-5614","bio":"Jalen White is a business broker with a strong foundation in real estate, acquisitions, and deal analysis, paired with a unique technical background in engineering and design. As the Founder and CEO of Merces-Duro Solutions and Bohnus Investments, Jalen has led property evaluations, acquisitions, and transaction coordination with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficient execution.\n\nHe specializes in analyzing market data, assessing comparable sales, and identifying strategic opportunities for buyers and sellers. His hands-on experience managing transactions through closing allows him to provide clients with a streamlined and detail-oriented approach throughout the process.\n\nIn addition to his real estate expertise, Jalen brings technical proficiency in CAD design, prototyping, and additive manufacturing. His ability to combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving allows him to approach each deal with a well-rounded and innovative perspective.\n\nJalen operates with a disciplined, results-driven mindset, shaped by both his business experience and athletic background, ensuring consistency, accountability, and high performance in every transaction.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/5091210a-8ddd-4cf4-bc07-7a8224583718/1774475355942-IMG_6452.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-25T21:48:32.357414+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-03-25T21:51:00.60292+00:00"},{"id":"92e30dd7-9c5d-47dc-ad10-14dd55dc29a5","slug":"lauren-hill","name":"Lauren Hill","title":"Business Broker","email":"lauren@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"719-323-0268","bio":"Lauren is a business broker at Vaughn & Associates with over a decade of experience as a strategy and operations executive. She has a strong background in building scalable business systems, optimizing financial performance, and leading cross-functional teams in growth-oriented organizations.\n\nShe specializes in helping clients acquire and operate established small businesses that feature stable cash flows, strong management teams, and clear opportunities for value creation through operational improvements and strategic execution. Lauren’s approach focuses on identifying inefficiencies, implementing proven performance frameworks, and professionalizing core functions while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that made each business successful.\n\nHer primary areas of interest include homebuilding, construction services, real estate-adjacent trades, and B2B services with recurring revenue models or defensible market positions.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/92e30dd7-9c5d-47dc-ad10-14dd55dc29a5/1775511031481-Untitled_design__5_.png","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-30T22:35:30.663452+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-06T21:30:32.014703+00:00"},{"id":"cb8789e2-a75c-41bb-8afe-e7f951e8e5ea","slug":"milton-dunlop-jr","name":"Milton B. Dunlop, Jr.","title":"Business Broker","email":"milton@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"214-859-3368","bio":"Milton B. Dunlop, Jr. is a Houston-based business broker with extensive experience in franchise development and growth strategy. His background in franchising provides valuable insight into multi-unit operations, system expansion, and scalable business models.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/cb8789e2-a75c-41bb-8afe-e7f951e8e5ea/1773704302058-milton-b-dunlop-jr.png","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-16T23:26:57.64082+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-03-21T20:41:26.739019+00:00"},{"id":"378bc90d-9945-4bd8-bbca-849204071219","slug":"rylie-vaughn","name":"Rylie Vaughn","title":"Founder & CEO","email":"rylie@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"469-733-4455","bio":"Rylie Vaughn is the Founder and CEO of Vaughn & Associates, a premier business brokerage firm based in Texas.\n\nWith extensive experience in business brokerage, valuation, and deal execution, Rylie helps business owners successfully buy and sell their companies with transparency, strategy, and maximum value. She is known for her client-first approach, guiding entrepreneurs through every step of the ownership transition process from preparation and marketing to negotiation and closing.\n\nRylie founded Vaughn & Associates with a clear mission: to provide honest, personalized, and results-driven brokerage services that put business owners first. Whether facilitating a smooth business exit or helping a buyer acquire the right opportunity, she brings deep market knowledge and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.\n\nWhen not working on transactions, Rylie stays actively involved in the North Texas business community and is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs.\nRylie Vaughn is dedicated to helping business owners navigate one of their most important financial decisions with confidence and clarity.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/378bc90d-9945-4bd8-bbca-849204071219/1773704306563-rylie-vaughn.png","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-16T23:26:57.64082+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-06T21:34:03.540988+00:00"},{"id":"042d9a2e-16c5-4189-9a07-50e58f25eb40","slug":"seth-sazama","name":"Seth Sazama","title":"Business Broker","email":"seth@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"308-750-4891","bio":"Seth Sazama is a dedicated healthcare professional and business broker with a strong background in personalized client care and relationship-driven service.\n\nAfter more than a decade building and leading Sazama Family Chiropractic & Wellness alongside his wife, Dr. Danielle Sazama, Seth has transitioned his expertise into the business brokerage industry. As a Broker at Vaughn & Associates in Texas, he now helps business owners successfully buy, sell, and transition their privately held businesses and franchises.\n\nDrawing from his experience as a chiropractic physician, Seth brings the same commitment to individualized attention, thorough assessment, and long-term client success to every engagement. He treats each client as a unique individual with specific goals and needs, providing expert guidance and personalized strategies to help them achieve optimal outcomes in their business transitions.\n\nWhether supporting a business owner through a strategic exit or assisting a buyer in finding the right opportunity, Seth is committed to making the process smooth, transparent, and aligned with each client’s vision for their future.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/042d9a2e-16c5-4189-9a07-50e58f25eb40/1775510607472-00721128-D2DC-4039-A92B-6C57C17E11C9__1_.jpg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-04-06T21:21:59.798881+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-04-06T21:23:51.536993+00:00"},{"id":"29fbb432-9323-4eee-8d8b-db047c0de0e7","slug":"tony-depasquale","name":"Tony Depasquale","title":"Business Broker","email":"Tony@vaughnandassoc.com","phone":"702-493-7422","bio":"Tony DePasquale is a seasoned financial services professional with over 20 years of experience, during which he built and exited two multi-million-dollar companies while raising four children. His background includes banking, insurance, investment management, securities, and real estate.\nTony specializes as a business broker, expertly guiding buyers and sellers through business acquisitions, sales, and exits. He excels at valuation optimization, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and ensuring smooth, value-maximizing transitions-drawing from his own entrepreneurial successes.\nHe also brings strong skills in strategic investing, tax strategies, retirement planning, family office services, and commercial real estate.","image":"https://cpvyhwyjnvbcuzgzotzh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/brokers/29fbb432-9323-4eee-8d8b-db047c0de0e7/1773948632245-028-uX2oYl8MCfo.jpeg","status":"active","createdAt":"2026-03-19T19:30:22.438241+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-03-21T20:41:42.513742+00:00"}]