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 president of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Greater Baltimore, Annapolis , and Eastern Shore . He also holds the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from IBBA. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial field including financial planning, cash flow analysis, 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 advice from Baze. He 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.



Steve Kousouris, MBA, MHS Steve CEO - Sunbelt of Greater Baltimore, Annapolis, and Eastern Shore
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.



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.



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).


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.


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.