Douglas Van Epps Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Residential, investment and commercial property expert. Currently focused on identifying properties for investment by analyzing market trends, doing in-depth comparisons, and maximizing the ROI. I have a keen understanding of how to use software and data that can give a true valuation of properties and businesses. I have extensive experience in contract negotiating and maintaining legal requirements of all transactions. I utilize current marketing trends, including internet and social media, to match buyers with sellers.I have worked on commercial projects in excess of $12,000,000. Understanding CAP rates and ROI, I am always working to assure my clients are finding the best deals on the market and I work hard to hedge the risk in a business deal by research and preparation.

Columbus, Indiana

Oversaw business development, operation, and management of two restaurants and a catering business. Managed inventory, hiring, and training. Responsible for P&L, cost and labor control. I wrote and refined the operating manual by which the businesses were run, and participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reach revenue targets. I managed the day to day department functions and oversaw as many as 30 direct reports and three department heads.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

I managed the three main functions of branded sales; outside sales, inside sales and the shipping department. We were the largest manufacturer of bulk automotive appearance chemicals at the time, and my territory included all of the United States, Canada and Mexico. I traveled constantly to current and prospective customers and helped them grow business. For several years, my focus was on areas of the US that were underrepresented by our branded network as well as identifying complementing businesses to target for acquisition by corporate ownership.