Sun Franchising Leadership Team

Art Whitman

Art Whitman, Managing Partner for Sun Franchising, LLC. is a seasoned executive who brings over 30 years of proven experience in manufacturing, distribution, and mergers & acquisitions to his role as a finder of franchise opportunities for individuals with varying backgrounds and finances. 

Art’s career began at Joseph T Ryerson, the largest steel service center in the country, in their Finance Department and advanced to become Asst Treasurer and Controller of the $2.5 billion organization by the end of his 16 year tenure with the organization.   Art’s career and experience broadened as the Executive Vice President of a steel framing manufacturer in the Midwest , where he teamed with the President to facilitate the turnaround of this struggling company.  Art has also successfully managed the acquisition and sale of several entities throughout his career

Art has a solid financial background, (CPA & MBA), plus a great deal of practical managerial experience.  He has also provided consulting services to a host of businesses where he has been able to utilize his broad experience in all aspects of business operations. 

Scott Evert

Scott Evert, Region Manager and owner for Sunbelt in Minnesota , Wisconsin , and Chicago is a licensed business broker, with over 18 years experience of buying and selling businesses. 

Mr. Evert has obtained the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association. In addition, Mr. Evert is a financial partner in several businesses. Mr. Evert began his career in the early 80's, when he founded a video distribution business that grew to over $10 million in sales with over 100 employees. He subsequently sold his company to Major Video Concepts, a $400 million distributor and became its V.P. of Sales. During his ten year career with Major, Mr. Evert initiated many strategic acquisitions and divestures of companies that ranged in size from $100k-$20 million in sales, as well being instrumental in a $50 million acquisition. In addition, Mr. Evert helped facilitate the sale or acquisition for many of Major's clients.

Mr. Evert joined Sunbelt in 2000 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Sunbelt .

Domenic Rinaldi

Domenic Rinaldi is president and managing partner of Sunbelt Chicago. He is a seasoned executive who brings over 24 years of proven experience in merger/acquisition, sales, service, marketing and operations to the business brokerage arena. 

Domenic’s career began at Sprint Corp, where he spent 13 years in sales and operations. As VP of their Hospitality Division he led a national organization to $250 million in annual revenue. His experience as Chief Operating Officer of an e-commerce travel company offered the opportunity to grow a Silicon Valley startup into an international solutions provider. Additionally, Domenic’s small business experience running a New York City technology company gave him first hand knowledge of the challenges facing business owners. It was at this privately held company he learned the business of raising venture capital and driving a small company to profitability, which ultimately resulted in an acquisition. 

Domenic is recognized by colleagues and associates as a leader with determination and integrity. He has helped countless business owners develop, execute and maximize their exit strategies. Personally, he has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations and, along with his wife Elise, started a citywide program serving under-privileged school children.

After you express an interest in working with Sun Franchising, we will request that you take 15 to 20 minutes and complete a confidential questionnaire that you will be able to easily prepare online.  

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For more information, call our office at (773) 243-1603 and ask for Art Whitman, Managing Partner of Sun Franchising.