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Hello! My name is Jeff Kalil and it would be an honor to work with you! I am the owner and principal broker of VR Gateway Business Brokers of St. Louis, your #1 resource for information, advice, and services for starting, growing, buying, or selling a business. VR stands for Valued Representation. My promise to you is to provide a buying or selling experience based on professionalism, values, and results.
I understand how you feel about buying or selling a business. How could I know how you feel? Because I went through it myself many times! I have been on both sides of these transactions and I was often frustrated with the lack of respect, the lack of communication, and/or the lack of professionalism I experienced at both the corporate level or at the private level when conducting business transactions. There were times when I felt frustrated, confused, and alone. I was not sure who I could trust and all I wanted was the best outcome for me, both personally and professionally, and I wanted to make the best decisions for the well-being of my family. I knew there had to be a better way, but more importantly, I knew other people were going through the same challenges and I felt as though I could make a difference. I found the process of buying and selling to be overwhelming at first; but I took my time, I figured it out, and now I am able to share my experience and I am able to help other people who are doing the same thing.
I have 30 years in the military and I am currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves, serving as a Battalion Commander for an awesome training unit! I have over 15 years corporate experience as a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP) where I led and managed aerospace and defense programs supporting the Department of Defense. I have seen every level of business ownership and I have experience which ranges from bootstrap start-ups to multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions. I have bought and sold my own franchises and helped many others do the same. I understand the process, the sensitivity, and confidentiality which occurs on all sides of the transaction; but most importantly, I leverage my leadership experience, my business experience, and my management skills to ensure the right things get done and we achieve results.
Professional Designations IBBA (International Business Brokers Association)
St. Louis Association of Realtors
St. Louis Chapter CCIM
National Association of Realtors
Crestwood-Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce
Fenton Chamber of Commerce
BNI (Business Networkers International)
SBA (Small Business Administration)
United States Army Reserves
Retired Veterans
Wounded Warriors
S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corp of Retired Executives)
Education B.S. Nuclear Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla.
M.S. Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla.
Missouri licensed commercial real estate professional.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Military Relocation Professional (MRP).
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Pilot.