Independence, OH – May 7, 2025 – The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is pleased to announce the 2025 inductees to the IBBA Hall of Fame:
Cress V. Diglio | Lifetime Master CBI, M&AMI, Fellow of the IBBA
Jeff Snell | Lifetime Master CBI, M&AMI, CM&AP, Fellow of the IBBA
Scott Bushkie | CBI, M&AMI, CM&AP, Fellow of the IBBA
Randy J. Bring | Lifetime CBI, M&AMI, CM&AP, Fellow of the IBBA
Jerry Cofield | Fellow of the IBBA
Nancy Cofield | Fellow of the IBBA
Linda Purcell | CBI, Fellow of the IBBA
“It is with great excitement that we continue to add to our IBBA Hall of Fame inductees this year.” stated Erin Crawford, chair of the IBBA. “So many individuals contribute countless hours to our organization and to the development of our business brokerage industry and it is truly an honor to recognize these individuals for their contributions. With all the opportunities for our members to get involved, we hope to continue to grow this list of our esteemed colleagues each and every year as we recognize our Hall of Fame inductees in perpetuity.”
The Hall of Fame is a distinguished accolade reserved for those individuals who’ve had significant and sustained impact on both the IBBA and the business brokerage profession. It is bestowed upon contributors to the association, past and present, living or deceased. The 2025 list was tabulated using an objective point system covering the four areas of service/leadership, credentialing, educational contribution, and individual awards.
“This Hall of Fame award recognizes the many years of behind-the-scenes work completed by individuals that have devoted so much of their lives to this association.” commented Steve Mariani. “The countless accomplishments that each of us benefit from daily. This year’s recipients didn’t reach the bar, they set the bar.”
About the International Business Brokers Association
Formed in 1984 and with nearly 3,000 members, the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is the largest international not for profit association for business brokers. The association provides business brokers with education, free benefits, conferences, professional designations, support programs and networking opportunities, and awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)® designation to qualifying business brokers. To learn more visit www.ibba.org.
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