IBA - Business Brokerage in Seattle, WA

IBA - Business Brokerage in Seattle, WA - Buy a Business, Sell a Business

President's Page - Gregory Kovsky

IBA is a referral driven company. A majority of our clients come to us via the recommendation of past clients, attorneys, accounting professionals, commercial or residential realtors, bankers, or individuals or companies who have conducted business in the past with International Business Associates.

I, personally, also found IBA by way of a referral from one of my most trusted advisors, my father, Michael Kovsky. Dr. Michael Kovsky was a client of IBA when he sold his veterinary practice, the Animal Medical Clinic in Portland, Oregon, in 1983. Following the transaction, he always spoke glowingly about the representation he had received in the sale of his hospital and the related real estate. This endorsement put IBA on the map in my mind and generated an easy recommendation when conversations with friends and business colleagues turned to the purchase or sale of privately held companies and family owned businesses.

In the spring of 1994, I returned to the Pacific Northwest from the Midwest ready for a career change. Many career opportunities were available to me; however at the recommendation of my father, I scheduled a meeting with then IBA president, G. William Ososke, to discuss potentially joining IBA as an associate. On the basis of IBA’s corporate culture, leadership position in the business brokerage community, and the economic upside potential with the firm, I elected to join the company as a sales associate following that meeting.

My first six years with the company passed rapidly as I rose in the company from the position of "rookie" sales associate to top ten salesman to managing broker for the Washington state territory. On the basis of this effort and the positive impact I had on the company, Bill Ososke approached me in 2000 to discuss his desire to downsize his managerial responsibilities and relinquish control of the helm of IBA. This preliminary conversation led to a succession plan where in December of 2000, I assumed administrative control of operations for the future of the company in this area. It was with great honor and responsibility that I assumed this responsibility and guardianship of the legacy of the company.

The foundation of IBA’s representation and past success has always been the quality, experienced, professionals on its staff and their ability to confidentially sell privately held companies and family owned businesses through the use of superior market knowledge, transactional experience, customer service, and professional negotiation skills. I promise that this core element of our company will not change in the future.

I welcome your telephone calls and emails (gregory@ibainc.com). Please contact me if I can provide you with any information regarding IBA or the representation we offer our clients.

Gregory Kovsky, President

	"Ethics must begin at the top of an organization. It is a leadership issue and the chief executive must set the example"
	Edward L. Hennessy, Jr