2024
Phone: (425) 957-6181
Email:
eric@business-team.com
DRE License: WA 17578
Professional Affiliations:
Team Leader and Managing Director-Washington
Background/Experience:
Mr. Breidenbach leads BTI Group’s new Seattle office and leverages the market knowledge and experience of Bridgeview Brokers, Inc. Eric co-founded Bridgeview Brokers in 2003 with a focus on merger & acquisitions, business brokerage, and consulting services to lower middle market firms in Western Washington with revenues from $1M to $50M
Eric has been actively involved in merger and acquisition related activities both domestically and internationally since 1988 and has an extensive background in finance, accounting and general management. His career began in 1977 in a Fortune 100 firm and encompassed work in manufacturing, information services and telecommunications firm He successfully led functional and cross-functional acquisition teams, and has been integral to the success of new businesses and product launches, outsourcings and business mergers. His financial background includes positions in all areas of finance including CFO, and his general manager responsibilities have included leading high-growth multi-state start-ups in the Pacific Northwest.
Mr. Breidenbach earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Washington and received an MBA from Southern Methodist University’s distinguished Executive Program.
Phone: 332-254-6623
Email:
lily@business-team.com
DRE License: 24033317
Professional Affiliations:
Background/Experience:
Zhehua (Lily) Zhang is a business broker with more than 20 years of executive leadership and operational management experience in the energy and industrial sectors. Before relocating to the United States, she held senior management positions at one of Asia’s largest industrial conglomerates, where she was responsible for operations, human resources, and business acquisitions in sectors including coal production, power generation, and renewable energy.
Lily actively participated in multiple business acquisition and integration projects, gaining extensive experience in deal structuring, negotiation, and post-transaction management. These opportunities sparked her passion for business transactions and strategic advisory services.
Now based in Seattle, Lily holds business brokerage and real estate licenses in both Washington and Georgia. She continues to leverage her strong business background to assist clients in navigating complex transactions and achieving successful outcomes.
A native Mandarin speaker, Lily is dedicated to supporting clients who prefer conducting business in Chinese, providing culturally informed guidance and language-specific communication throughout the transaction process
Phone: 425-957-6183
Email:
Dmytro@business-team.com
DRE License: 24013700
Professional Affiliations:
Background/Experience:
Dmytro Shkola, a Ukrainian entrepreneur with a background in management, marketing, and administration. Dmytro brings a successful track record in founding and operating businesses across e-commerce, finance, and services industries. As a business broker at BTI, Dmytro employs a strategic, data-driven approach to facilitate a seamless process for business owners in the sale of their companies. Beyond BTI, he plays a key role in business administration at a Fortune 50 technology company, supporting multiple executives and their teams globally. Dmytro's broader mission centers on fostering innovation and helping people unlock their potential through business ownership; promoting the thriving spirit of free enterprise! Contact Dmytro if you're considering selling your business.
2024
Phone: (408) 316-5198
Email:
ian@business-team.com
DRE License: 00693916
Professional Affiliations:
IBBA (past board member), CABB (past president), IBBA 2024 Chairman's Circle Award Winner
Background/Experience:
Ian MacLachlan received his B.S. in Physics from San Jose University. He founded Grand Prix, a manufacturer and mail-order business for specialty motorcycle parts as well as a chain of Kawasaki dealerships. In 1977 GPC was the largest chain of Kawasaki dealerships in the U.S. After selling GPC through a business broker, he became involved in the business brokerage industry founding Business Team -the largest business brokerage firm in the Western United States. Business Team has arranged the sale of over 7000 companies to date.
Ian is a co-founder and past chairman of the California Association of Business Brokers, has previously served on the Board of Directors of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and is a frequent speaker at IBBA conventions. He is also a member of M&A Source.
He has been qualified as an expert witness in business valuation and standard of care by the California Superior Court.