About Sunbelt Advisors of Maryland

(Mike) Majid Zarinbaksh, MBA, CBI, M&AMI Candidate (Mike) Majid President - Sunbelt of Montgomery & Frederick County, MD
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 215-9288
Fax: (301) 215-9112
majid@sunbeltnetwork.com

(Mike) Majid Zarinbaksh is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) candidate. He has over 30 years of business experience. Mike has brokered several businesses transactions with value over $1MM. Mr. Zarinbaksh has the special ability to bring Buyers and Sellers together in the shortest possible time frame. His past experiences include President/CEO of a multi unit retail business & CFO of BMW Company. He systemized cost accounting for one of the largest wine manufacturing companies. He worked as a CEO and President of two multi unit corporations. He taught in the Department of Finance and Business law, College of Business, at Marshall University. His experience and knowledge of M&A and main street transactions is outstanding. He is a member of M&A Source, (a professional association that provides continuing education and industry networking to M&A intermediaries), the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and Mid Atlantic Business Intermediaries Association, MABIA. Mr. Zarinbaksh has a MBA in finance and a BA in cost accounting. Mike has designation of Senior Business Analyst (SBA), Machinery & Equipment Appraisal (MEA). He is a member of Institute of Business Appraisal, IBA.



Baze Vaziri, MBA, CPA, SBA, MEA, IBBA Member Baze Principal - Sunbelt of Greater Baltimore, MD
40 York Road, Suite 502
Baltimore, MD 21136
Phone: (443) 901-9000
Fax: (443) 901-9003
baze@sunbeltnetwork.com

Baze is the office owner and a senior business broker of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Greater Baltimore and an affiliated broker with Sunbelt of Montgomery & Frederick County. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, contracting, business analysis, and business management and marketing. He is a Maryland CPA with work experience in business consulting with Deloitte Touche, one of the most reputable national public accounting firms. Whether you are looking to buy your first business or selling one you’ve owned for many years, Baze understands your desire to have an equitable purchase or sale and above all, a smooth transaction. You can be confident in receiving successful sales and acquisition planning. Baze combines his extensive problem solving, people, and financial skills to deliver results for his clients. Give Baze a call to discuss how he can help you realize the maximum value from your business or find the business that would help you pursue your entrepreneurial dreams.



John Days, CBI John Senior Advisor
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 215-9288
Fax: (301) 215-9112
jdays@sunbeltnetwork.com

John is an expert at helping buyers and sellers of small to mid-size businesses in the Washington, DC area achieve their goals. He previously worked in the corporate world with H&R Block and AT&T and as a business owner, business advisor, and consultant in the Washington, DC area for the past 30 years. John earned a BA degree from Morehouse College and a JD degree from Howard University. He is dedicated to providing excellent service to business buyers and sellers.



Kass Nourishad, D.D.S. Kass Professional Consultant
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 215-9288
Fax: (301) 215-9112
kassn@sunbeltnetwork.com

Dr. Kass Nourishad graduated from University of Wisconsin in 1990. He holds a Certificate of Implantology from Lajolla Scripps Educational & Research Center, Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University and Bachelors of Science in Biology from University of Nevada with 15 years of experience in Dental Practice and Business management. After graduation he worked as an associate for a successful dental practice in California after which he open and now operates his own dental office. He is exceptionally knowledgeable of the professional practice and has published articles and given lectures on Dental office Management, Promotional and marketing techniques and successful dental office with low overhead.



Steve Kousouris, MBA, MHS Steve Managing Director - Sunbelt of Greater Baltimore
40 York Road, Suite 502
Baltimore, MD 21136
Phone: (443) 901-9000
Fax: (443) 901-9003
kousouris@sunbeltnetwork.com

Steve has a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Loyola College in Baltimore. He has 25 years of experience in general business management, including business planning, financial planning and merger/acquisition implementation. Steve is now using this experience to help business owners and buyers reach their financial goals.



Jeffery Hammond, JD Jeffery Senior Advisor
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 215-9288
Fax: (301) 215-9112
jhammond@sunbeltnetwork.com

Mr. Hammond has degrees in civil engineering and law. He practiced law in Baltimore, specializing in business and corporate matters and litigation. Later he worked for the federal government and gained experience in regulatory matters. After leaving the federal government he spent 20 years in business as CEO of a company engaged in custom software development. Mr. Hammond is experienced in the areas of business planning, business development and business operation. He is well positioned to work with buyers and sellers of businesses and to assist them in reaching their financial and other goals.


Dr. Houri Khalilian Houri Biotech/Pharmaceutical patent legal advisor
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 404-2126
Fax: (301) 215-9112
hkpatentlaw@comcast.net

Dr. Houri Khalilian is a partner at the Law Offices of Khalilian Sira, LLC in Potomac Maryland. Dr. Khalilian has a doctorate in biotechnology in addition to her law degree. She has extensive experience in chemical and biotechnology patent prosecution, opinion work, licensing, and all aspects of intellectual property due diligence work in connection with mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and heath care industries. Dr. Khalilian has worked for high profile law firms in DC prior to joining her current Office in Maryland.


Terry Smith Terry Sr. Business Advisor

Terry has 30 years of business experience as a business owner and franchising expert. He spent 15 years matching and introducing potential buyers to successful franchisors. As a business owner he has also spent equal amount of time helping CPA firms acquiring clients. Terry has extensive experience in assisting buyers to transition from corporate life to owning their own successful businesses. Terry is very active in the community and is a past board member of National Association of Accountants (NAA).


Vicki Collier Vicki

Vicki Collier is a Practice Administrator for a multi-specialty dental practice in Baltimore Maryland with 30 years experience in the dental profession. As CEO and founder of C&P Dental Health Services, a dental practice management consulting company, Vicki has consulted with dental practices nationwide in practice management.

Vicki is author of “The Dental Alternative” and has written several published articles on implementing profit driven systems and is a speaker on such topics across the nation. She is a Board Director for Dental Group Management Association.



Dr. Murray Sarubin Dr. Murray

Dr. Murray Sarubin graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1966. After graduation, he served as a Navy Dental Officer in the U.S. Naval Dental Corps. In 1971, Dr. Sarubin joined his brother in practice in Baltimore. Over the years the practice was joined by each of their sons. Sarubin Family Dental Associates is now a multi-doctor, multi-specialty group practice. Dr. Sarubin has served as the managing partner and has facilitated the purchasing and incorporation of other dental practices, as well as the expansion and relocation of the practice to a 4,600 sq. ft. facility in Baltimore County. He is certified in both Oral Conscious Sedation and Invisalign Orthodontic Technology. As a Sunbelt Sr. Advisor, Dr. Sarubin is interested in assisting dental practices in the technical assessment of their practices and consulting on practice valuation.



Mike Sveen, MBA Mike
Mike has more than 10 years experience in both the service and manufacturing sectors of business after a successful 22-year career as an Air Force officer. He has held key management positions in business operations with full profit and loss responsibility, strategic planning, sales, new business development, and project management responsibilities. He is experienced in developing and authoring business plans, financial planning, budget development, cost control, marketing, growing sales, analysis, and business management. Mike has a MBA in business management from St Edwards University and a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a specialization in accounting from Chapman University. Mike is using his extensive experience to help his clients realize their business dreams and goals.


Sam Steinberg Sam
Residence of DC Metro area. Sam has been in business since 1975. He has sold several businesses including but not limited to Liquor stores. Sam has ability to help Buyers and Sellers to achieve their goal. The people who know Sam describe him as an honest, sincere, knowledgeable, motivated, and well organized business owner and broker. Sam has Master Degree from University of Maryland and Bachelor degree from Concordia University.


Philip Latortue Philip philip@sunbeltnetwork.com

People welcome Philip’s straightforward business advice. This common sense approach is the result of his association with IBM, NCR, and Verizon, and years as a high-tech small business entrepreneur. Philip’s business coach and consultant skills have enabled many a seller and buyer to achieve the American Dream: A good comfortable lifestyle. Philip develops a plan by listening to your needs, and offers productive and creative solutions. Philip is fluent in Spanish and French. The Sunbelt added-value system is put to work for you.


George Batlas George Business Advisor and Restaurant Industry Specialist

Sunbelt of Greater Baltimore

George has over 25 years of experience in the food service industry, including a variety of business models: independently owned restaurant, hotel, franchise, Country Club, catering and fine dining. He has managed front-room and kitchen operations for several multi-million dollar businesses. George is now applying his industry knowledge and extensive network as our restaurant industry specialist.


Dale Summers, MBA Dale
Dale has over 20 years of business experience working with large corporations, mid-sized companies, start-ups, and joint ventures. His experience includes marketing, finance, operations, strategic & business planning, and mergers & acquisitions. Dale earned his MBA from the University of Baltimore and Bachelor of Science from Shepherd College.


Kumar Samanta Kumar Advisor and Printing Industry specialist
7735 Old Georgetown Rd Suite 910
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 215-9288
Fax: (301) 215-9112
ksamanta@sunbeltnetwork.com

An award winning business owner, Kumar operated a highly successful printing company in Montgomery County, MD for twenty years. He navigated his printing business, through turbulent times in the industry, to become one of the ‘Top 25’ and most profitable in the national network of a popular printing franchise. His experience helped him develop a deep insight into all aspect of small business operation and management. He is an expert in analyzing business financial statement, recasting of cash flow, and business valuation. His understanding of both buyer’s and seller’s perspectives makes him uniquely qualified in removing obstacles and achieving successful transactions. An engineering graduate from University of Michigan, his successful engineering career includes serving in the rank of Chief Engineering Officer in the Merchant Navy. Kumar’s knowledge, integrity and attention to details will be a valuable asset to any buyer and seller.