John Howe
John Howe, former owner, Vice President and Treasurer, retired after the merger of New Hampshire Business Sales and Business Transition Strategies with Touchstone Advisors. During his tenure, John advised owners of privately held companies in the lower mid-market through transition and transfer. He held the M&A Master Intermediary designation, a professional status earned through education and successful transaction and was a Certified M&A Professional and a member of Alliance of M&A Advisors. Previously he spent 30-plus years in the newspaper business, as both a general manager and editor. His transactions have included manufacturing, distribution, coatings, home health care, assisted living and more. He was the past chairman of The M&A Source and has been made a Fellow of M&A Source. He is a past chair of the International Association of Business Intermediaries and was on the New England advisory board of AM&AA. His community involvements included the First Amendment Committee, Loeb School of Journalism; and Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International. He is an avid golfer; maintains, with his wife, their rural property; and enjoys time with an extended family that includes five grandchildren.…
Lee-Ann Valotto
Lee-Ann Valotto, Marketing and Office Coordinator, oversees marketing, web and print advertising, administrative activities and serves as the communications coordinator for the company.…
Leon Parker
After graduation from UNH, Leon went to Washington and became a Federal Executive, with years of service in the Navy, Peace Corps and a government foundation involved in foreign assistance. Since his return to New Hampshire in 1985 he has been involved in real estate and business brokerage. Leon was associated with company founder Stewart Lamprey for many years. He has handled a wide range of businesses, and sold properties from Nashua to north of the notches. He is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), The M&A Source, and the New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA).…
Ed Settino
Ed Settino, Broker Associate, has 30+ years in the property management business, from site manager to corporate president and owner. Ed founded Metropolitan Parking System, Inc. in 1977, and built it to the most professionally managed parking company in New England, with over fifty sites in RI, MA, ME, and NH. After selling his business he obtained his real estate license and then his broker’s license. With his experience of negotiating hundreds of contracts throughout his career, Ed can serve the seller and potential buyer with his many years of first-hand, owners experience. He lives in Wolfeboro, NH.…