Charlie Cole
Global Reach, Local Expertise

Charlie Cole is one of 500+ worldwide Certified Business Intermediary's (CBI) with a diversity of experience in the private, closely-held business arena. Having worked in large corporate environments and family owned businesses, Charlie has a comprehensive business background spanning over 30 years which includes experience in startups as well as established entities. Charlie spent a large portion of his career as President of manufacturing and service firms and served on the boards of both state and nationally chartered banks. His experience comes from direct hands-on management and ownership of small to mid-size companies.

As founder and President of Cole Acquisition Partners, Inc., a Durango Colorado firm that offers business intermediary services, business valuations, consulting and negotiating services; Charlie has consulted, evaluated and transferred ownership of manufacturing, service, retail, distribution and professional practice firms ranging from food service to high tech. He specializes in representing small to mid-size, privately held profitable companies to a network of qualified, serious buyers on a national and international basis. Charlie supports entrepreneurial clients throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah with national and international business transfer services.







Certifications and Designations:

CBI - Certified Business Intermediary
CSBA Certified Senior Business Analyst
CBC - Certified Business Counselor
CRB - Colorado Real Estate Broker
CMEA - Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser
BTS - Business Transfer Specialist
FRC - Financial Recasting Consultant


Affiliations:

International Business Brokers Association
Institute of Certified Business Counselors
National Equipment and Business Brokers Institute
International Society of Business Analyst
National Association of Realtors
Colorado Association of Realtors
Durango Area Association of Realtors
Durango Chamber of Commerce
Farmington Chamber of Commerce.