Bud Sandberg, CM&AA, MCBC, CMEA, CBB, President and Broker of Wals & Associates, Ltd. Prior to entering the business brokerage business 16 years ago, He owned and operated several businesses. He is a member of The Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Institute of Certified Business Counselors (I-CBC), National Equipment & Business Brokers Institute (NEBB), International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and Business Brokers Network (BBN). Bud received his education at Bethel College, Southern Illinois University and the University of Minnesota. Bud is a certified Machinery/Equipment appraiser. For a number of years, he has served as President of the BBN Advisory Council. Bud is affiliate with the Gottesman Company, New York