Professional Team

Pat Lawrence

Office Owner
Principal Broker

Jim Ampe

Steve Byrne

Mark Engelstad

Allan Carmody

Pat Lawrence has over 20 years experience in the brokerage industry. She is president and owner of the Portland and Salem, Oregon branch of Sunbelt Business Brokers, which she opened in May of 1997. Since its inception the company has assisted in the sale of a variety of businesses ranging from small businesses to manufacturing companies, from restaurants to major distributors. With her increasing success, Pat has expanded her territory to include service to businesses in the Vancouver and Salem areas. Pat's goal has been to create win/win situations for sellers and buyers. Through her skills, hard work and determination her company has become one of the leading business brokerage firms in Portland. This year Sunbelt Portland is anticipated to grow 30%. Pat is a member of the International Business Brokerage Association and achieved a Certified Business Intermediary Designation (C.B.I.) from that organization. She also has Real Estate Broker Licenses in both Oregon and Washington.

Jim Ampe has worked at Sunbelt Portland for six years and has been a broker for 25 years. He has owned several businesses, including two computer companies, a manufacturing company, a tanning salon, and a Laundromat. Jim has started, operated, and sold his own businesses, so he understands the needs of business owners and every phase of the ownership and selling process. Jim holds a B.S. in Agriculture from St. Cloud State College and has complete post-baccalaureate courses in Economics and Business Management. He has extensive experience in both the high tech and agricultural industries. Jim has sold 46 businesses including import/export, manufacturing, restaurant, night-club, mailbox services, coffee shop, automotive, and retail.

Oregon native, Steve Byrne is Sunbelt Portland's newest broker. Steve founded and operated a tech company which designed, proto-typed, and tested high-speed electronic connectors. He has worked with some of the world's leading corporations including, Nike, Unisys, and Coca Cola. Steve holds a B.S. in Business Administration from University of Oregon. He has experience with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and operations. Steve has an extensive personal network of business contacts in the Portland, Eugene, and Bend areas.

Being involved in the franchise industry since 1988, Mark Engelstad has opened, transferred, renewed, relocated and remodeled over 80 Mail Boxes Etc and UPS Store franchises. Native Oregonian, I graduated from PSU with a Bachelors degree in Communications. He has opened, operated and sold his own business for a profit and considers himself a professional problem solver and strategy expert. He places a high value on customer service and follow through. Being a family man, he understands the value of time and money and looks forward to serving you and your family for any opportunities and life changes presented. Mark Engelstad is a licensed real estate broker.

Allan has been a successful business broker for over 3 years with Sunbelt Portland. His reputation precedes him in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. His determination has provided him with a solid foundation on which he has built many strong professional relationships. Although he is not limited in his abilities he specializes in light manufacturing and automotive businesses. Allan takes pride in his diligence and integrity while serving his clients.