The Team

Alex Vantarakis - Managing Partner

Mr. Vantarakis has over 10 years of management, ownership and acquisition experience. He has extensive experience in the areas of acquisitions, finance, franchise development and strategic planning, Mr. Vantarakis is active in the business brokerage industry as a member of the Business Broker Network, Texas Association of Business Brokers and The International Business Brokerage Association. More Details...

Alan Larsh - Managing Director

Mr. Larsh has over 38 years of experience with starting, buying and selling companies. Some of the companies and duties that Mr. Larsh was involved with include: President and CEO of a silica mining operation for 20 years, managing partner of a ranching-cattle operation for 26 yrs, lead investor in a bank control group for 8 years (also on board for 11 years). More Details...

Steve Goldman - Managing Director

Mr. Goldman has over 44 years experience in management, ownership, sales and acquisitions. His licenses include a Texas Real Estate License, Texas Insurance License, Senior Business Analyst Certification, as well as Machinery Equipment Appraiser. More Details...

Gina Khoury - Manager, Client Services

Gina Khoury has been with The Vant Group for over 6 years. During this period she has become the hub for many of our client service activities. She is involved in assisting buyers in the beginning stages of the M&A process, including arranging all meetings, and gathering and compiling all of the components needed to bring a business to market. More Details...

Ron Poock - Managing Director, Professional Practices & Equity Funding

Mr. Poock has over 25 years experience in the private placement equity funding of professional practices, start up companies, and investment entities. He also has extensive experience in the design, lease negotiation, and facility acquisition for professional practices. He was CFO and then CEO of a Dallas based securities company. More Details...

Michael Ott - Associate

Mr. Ott graduated in May 2008 from the University of Oklahoma. Since then he has spent 7 months as a Junior Analyst for a hedge fund in Plano, Texas. At The Vant Group he brings strong analytical skills, dedication and business sense to the team. More Details...

Steve Chadwick - Manager, Funding Division

Mr. Chadwick has 7 years of banking and acquisition financing experience. He has extensive experience in the areas of acquisitions, real estate, and financial planning. More Details...