IBBAinsights: Winter 2025
IN THIS ISSUE: “A Thankful Reflection on an Extraordinary Year” Letter from the 2025 IBBA Chair. Plus, Insights on AI use in Business Brokerage, Trends in Search Funds as Buyers, A Tribute to Steve Mariani, and more!
Independence, OH – October 4, 2019 – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is pleased to welcome four new members to its board of governors. Joining the board for 2020 are:

The Board also unanimously approved current board member, Lisa Riley, Phd, CBI, CM&AP, CBB of Link-Phoenix in Scottsdale, AZ, as the 2021 Chair of the Board.
“We’re excited to have these four members join our board and for Lisa to take the reins in 2021,” said Jeffrey Snell, 2019 IBBA Chair of the Board. “They’ve all made incredible contributions to the business broker industry and their experience and knowledge will provide great leadership for IBBA. I congratulate them all.”
New board members are identified by the IBBA nominating committing and then elected by membership vote. Each holds a three-year term, with a maximum service of two sequential terms. The newly elected board members will begin their terms effective January 1, 2020. The committee also presents the Chair recommendation for board approval each year and Chairs serve a one-year term.
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About the International Business Brokers Association
The IBBA provides business brokers with education, conferences, professional designations and networking opportunities. As an exclusive education opportunity, it offers coursework and seminars required to obtain its prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation.
IBBA also strives to create professional relationships with successful business transaction advisors to increase the value of the IBBA to its members and to be a leader in the exchange of business referrals. Membership in the IBBA includes these excellent networking opportunities, as well as a complete package of other benefits and services. Formed in 1983, the IBBA has members around the world. For more information about the IBBA, visit the website at www.ibba.org.
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IN THIS ISSUE: “A Thankful Reflection on an Extraordinary Year” Letter from the 2025 IBBA Chair. Plus, Insights on AI use in Business Brokerage, Trends in Search Funds as Buyers, A Tribute to Steve Mariani, and more!
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