About Us

Doreen Morgan

OWNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Doreen owns Sunbelt Atlanta and is one of the leading M&A Advisors in the United States specializing in Franchise and Specialty Distribution Business Models.
 
For more than 15 years she has advised Franchisors, Multi-Unit Franchisees and Owners of proprietary and patented products on short and long-term portfolio exit strategies and/or corporate divestitures. 
 
She has closed more than 250 transactions since 2005, and her clients include some of the nation’s largest and most well-known brands in the country spanning a multitude of industries including: B2B Services, Healthcare, Education, Automotive Aftermarket, Security, Construction, Light Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Consumer tech and Fin-tech industries. 

Before acquiring Sunbelt Atlanta, from her long-time mentor, Doreen worked with an international M&A Firm/Investment Bank.

Doreen lives in Roswell, GA with her Husband and three children.

Mark Werbalowsky

SENIOR PARTNER

Mark Werbalowsky has been an M&A Advisor with Sunbelt Business Brokers Atlanta since 2016, and has been a Business Intermediary in Atlanta, GA., since 1998.

Prior to starting his business brokerage practice, Mark was a principal in the start-up, operation and successful sale of three privately held enterprises. It was during the process of the sale of his companies, that Mark recognized the need for a business broker who was both intimately familiar with the nuances of selling a business, and sensitive to the emotional challenges a seller faces when planning an exit strategy. It this understanding that drives Mark today; he has facilitated the sale of more than 200 businesses, ranging from manufacturing and distribution companies to service businesses as well as restaurant and retail.

Early in his career, Mark spent 16 years as a Business Development Executive with a Fortune 100 Company after graduating from Michigan State University. He resides in Roswell, Georgia with his wife Vikki, an accomplished Interior Designer.

Laura Chapman

SENIOR BUSINESS INTERMEDIARY

RON YURICK

M & A ADVISOR 

Ron Yurick boasts 20+ years of experience helping private business owners, managing 150+ successful sales. As a former business owner and corporate professional in sales, marketing, and management, he understands the challenges and dedication required to grow a company. Committed to being your advocate, Ron offers free, no-obligation reviews to assess your company's value and selling options. Living in Alpharetta with his family, he enjoys spending time in the North Georgia Mountains and Lake Blue Ridge.

BOB COOL

SENIOR INTERMEDIARY

ALEX LEVINSON

SENIOR INTERMEDIARY

Alex was born and raised in the Atlanta Metro area, and his family has been a part of the local business and brokerage community for more than 20 years.

He spent over a decade in the Hospitality and Service industry in Metro Atlanta and South Florida, and has participated in nearly every role in the field, including restaurant ownership.

He has a passion for problem solving and prides himself on his ability to help sellers and prospective business buyers work through the intricate sale process to come to a positive outcome.

Alex lives in Marietta and enjoys hiking with his dogs and riding motorcycles in his free time.

Kevin Engelberg

M&A ANALYSIS

Kevin Engelberg is a graduate of Emory University School of law and a former intern at Sunbelt in Atlanta, GA. As a financial analyst, Kevin specializes in lower-middle market transactions valued around 1M – 150M.

PATRICK LYNCH

M & A ADVISOR 

Patrick is a seasoned Corporate Finance leader with over 30 years of experience, serving as the CFO in global organizations for two decades. His expertise lies in driving turnarounds and spearheading organizational improvements across manufacturing, agribusiness, and recycling sectors. More recently, Patrick leveraged his leadership and entrepreneurial skills to successfully revitalize and divest a company. His academic credentials include an undergraduate degree from The Citadel, an MBA and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University, and a CPA license. Based in Atlanta, Patrick balances his professional life with being a dedicated father to two daughters.

JULIA MENTORE

OFFICE MANAGER

Julia Mentore joined Sunbelt Atlanta August 2019 as the Office Manager; she brings 20 years of experience to Sunbelt Atlanta. She has worked for the law firm of McCurdy & Candler in Decatur, Georgia, Penny Smith Life Science Law Group and prior to that she was the Director of Operations at Molden & Holley, a Boutique Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her contributions to the daily operations are immeasurably valuable. Her professional background includes experience in Operations, Residential and Commercial Real Estate transactions, Document Management, Property Management, Project Management, Sale & Marketing and Client Relations in various settings.

When Julia is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and cooking.

Justin Krivanek

M & A ADVISOR 

Justin has more than 15 years experience in the restaurant industry leading healthy, profitable growth for national brands – spending 6 years with a global franchisor of 6,000+ locations, working directly with both single and multi-unit franchisees, before building a marketing team and strategy from the ground up for a restaurant technology startup.

He has always had a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors after working alongside franchisees and brings a strong understanding of what it takes to both acquire and grow a small business after doing so himself. He lives in East Atlanta Village with his wife Julia.