Resume' Vitae
William Victor May
Revised: October 2004

Positions Industry Roles Relationship
Aickinstrut Inc. Composite Struts Board, Investor 1986-1989
Adventure NW Magazine Regional Travel Tabloid Magazine Publisher, Investor 1994-1996
American Contemporary Dance Co. Modern Dance Company Board, Chairperson 1980-1984
Capital House Executive Suite Office Building Board, President, Founder, Investor 1980-1984
Champion Broadcasting Radio Stations Board, Investor 1980-1984
CPC Equipment Shelving Distributor Board, Investor 1989-1994
Empty Space Theater Theater Company Board 1980-1986
Exco Partnership Outdoor Publications Joint Venture Management, Board 1994-1996
Extreme Publishing Outdoor Publications Board, President, Founder, Investor 1992-1996
Finito Services Management & Marketing  Cofounder 1999-
Gallery Concerts Small Venue Chamber Music  Board 1998-
Handsome Productions Audio Production House Board, President, Founder 1974-1977
Imagicorps Exhibit Company Board , Consultant 1990-1991
Institute of Business Appraisers Trade Association Member 1984-current
International Assoc. Business Brokers Trade Association Member, Committee: Affiliates 1991-1995
International Assoc. Business Brokers Trade Association Member, Committee: Education 1991-1995
KMED Radio AM Radio Station Board, Investor 1980-1982
M&A Source Trade Association Committee chair; Education 1992-1995
M&A Source Trade Association Committee: Membership 1992-1995
Martin Furniture Office Furniture Manufacturer Board, President 1989-1989
May / Partners Advertising Advertising & PR Agency Board, President, Founder 1974-1979
North Cascade Heli-skiing Heli-ski Operator Board 1992-1993
NW Assoc. Business Brokers Trade Association Board, President, Founder 1991-current
NW Satellite Wireless Cable TV Board 1990-1991
NW Skier Magazine Regional Tabloid Magazine Publisher, Investor 1992-1996
Pierce County Business Examiner Business Publications Board 1992-1994
Plumbob Publishing Specialty Publications Board President 2002-
Pyramid Recording Audio Recording Company Board, President, Founder 1974-1978
Quality Press Business Printer Board 1990-1991
Redstone Internet ISP & Revenue Websites Board, President 1999-
Seattle Advertising Federation Trade Association Member 1975-1979
Seattle Ski Alliance Ski Association Advisor 1992-1993
Stewart Street Corporation Executive Suite Office Building Board, President, Founder 1992-current
Stonemark Corporation Merger & Acquisition Intermediaries Board, President, Founder 1973-current
Sunspot Vacation Rentals Vacation Rental Management Board, Co-Founder, President 1999-2004
Tenway, Ltd. Customer Clothing Company Board, President 1981-1983
THD Electronics Guitar Amplifier Company Board 1990-1991
Vacation Rentals Owners Association International Trade Organization Founder, Board, President 2002-
Washington Athletic Club Athletic & Social Club Committee: Social 1987-1989
Washington Creek Ranch Guest Ranch Development Board, Founder, President 1991-1995
Willapa Properties Real Estate Investment Firm Board, Co-Founder, President 1999-2004
Presentations Audience Topic Date
American Express Financial Advisors NW Financial Advisors Introduction to Business Valuation 02/95
Ben Bridge Jewelers Managers Group Introduction to Advertising Agencies 05/77
Berntsen Porter CPA's Accountants Introduction to Business Valuation 09/95
California Business Brokers Assoc. Brokers & Intermediaries Growing from Main Street to M&A 11/94
City University MBA Students How to Become a M&A Intermediary 01/90
Colliers International Commercial Real Estate Agents Dealing with Outside Advisors 02/96
Commerce Bank Loan Officers Introduction to Business Appraising 06/90
Department of Housing & Urban Develop. Regional Management Introduction to Advertising Agencies 04/75
International Business Brokers Assoc. Brokers & Intermediaries Servicing Your Buyers & Sellers 10/94
International Business Brokers Assoc. Brokers & Intermediaries Comparing Main Street to M&A 10/94
International Business Brokers Assoc. Brokers & Intermediaries Dealing with Outside Advisors 05/95
M&A Source US Intermediaries Advanced M&A Negotiations: Role Play 10/94
Merger & Acquisition Source Brokers & Intermediaries Selling versus Marketing 05/95
Michigan Business Brokers Brokers & Intermediaries The Nuts & Bolts of Seller Project Marketing 9/96
Michigan Business Brokers Brokers & Intermediaries Working with Outside Advisors 9/96
Pizza Hut Regional Manager Introduction to Advertising Agencies 07/77
Reed McClure Law Firm Lawyers Intro to Business Brokers, the paradox 05/95
University of Washington MBA Entrepreneurs Group How to Become a M&A Intermediary 10/93
Vancouver, BC Business Business Brokers Mergers & Acquisitions in the US 02/92
Vancouver, BC Business Business Brokers Building a Fee Based Practice 11/95
VROA Newsletter Rental Owners & Suppliers Editor and Columnist 2003-
Teaching Topic Dates
International Business Brokers Assoc. How to Sell & Conduct Acquisition Searches 10/94
International Business Brokers Assoc. How to Sell & Conduct Acquisition Searches 05/95
Stonemark University Rules of Engagement for Business Brokers & Intermediaries 1996
Stonemark University Machine Gun Marketing Techniques for Brokers & Intermediaries 1996
Stonemark University Nuts & Bolts of Seller Project Marketing, Guide & Checklist 1996
Michigan Assoc. of Business Brokers Modern Day Rules of Engagement 9/96
Michigan Assoc. of Business Brokers Machine Gun Marketing for Brokers & Intermediaries 9/96
NW Association of Business Brokers How to Sell & Conduct Mid-market Seller Engagements (p)
Stonemark Investment Bankers Private Buyer Previews 01/ 95
Stonemark University How to Make More & Better Acquisitions 1995-1996
Stonemark University How & When to Sell your Company for the Best Profit 1996
NW Association of Business Brokers How to Sell and Conduct Acquisition Searches 1996(s)
NW Association of Business Brokers How to Build a Fee Based Practice 1996(s)
NW Association of Business Brokers Modern Day Rules of Engagement for brokers & Intermediaries 1996(s)
NW Association of Business Brokers Machine Gun Marketing for Brokers and Intermediaries 1996(s)
NW Association of Business Brokers How to Market a Company for Sale - A Guide & Checklist 1996(s)
Publications, audio & video Topic Date
Advertising Industry Newsletter Converting From Commission to Fees 1977
Audio tape by Business Brokerage Press 80/20 series - Dealing with Outside Advisors 1995
Audio tape for Business Buyers How to Buy Your Own Small Business and Live Happily Ever After 1996(s)
Audio tape for Business Buyers How to Expand Your Company Through Acquisition 1996(s)
Audio tape for Business Sellers Planning Ahead for the Sale of Your Business 1996(s)
Audio tape for Business Sellers Succession Planning. Questions to Ask Before You Begin 1995
Audio tape for Business Sellers & Advisors 10 Commandments of Selling Out Prosperously 1995
Audio, Video & Textbook for Buyers & Advisors 10 Commandments of Fortuitous Acquisitions 1996(s)
Blood & Guts, M&A Industry Newsletter Publisher, Editor & Writer 1994 (s)
Changing Hands Anthology, I Editor & Contributor 1994
Changing Hands, M&A Newsletter Publisher, Editor & Writer 1991-1994
First Alert Buyer Bulletin Editor 1996(s)
IBBA Journal New Apprenticing Program Develops Winning Associates 06/95
IBBA Journal Video Tape Yourself to Create Quick, Easy and Effective Training 06/95
IBBA Newsletter Top 10 Reasons to Join the IBBA: Don't Miss the Boat 07/95
Marketing, Regional Industry Magazine The Challenge of Selling Companies 1988
Merger & Acquisition Source Video Member Video 1994-1996
Sampler Business Dossier for Seller M&A Writer & Editor 1995
Sampler Business Evaluation for Seller M&A Writer, Analyst & Editor 1995
Sampler Financial Examinations for Seller M&A Analyst & Editor 1995
Sampler Legal Documents for M&A Practice Grand Stand Legal Documents - WP documents in Book and Disk 1995
Sampler Seller Project Marketing Plan Hot Shot Seller Marketing Tool - Spread Sheet in Book and Disk 1995
Sampler Transaction Calculator Major Money Calculator - Spread Sheet in Book and Disk
Stehekin Choice Magazine A Remarkable Phone Call 1996
Stehekin Choice Magazine Trolls, Bumblers and other License Jerkers 1996
Textbook for Accountants Machine Gun Marketing for Accountants 1995
Textbook for Brokers & Intermediaries Machine Gun Marketing for Business Brokers & Intermediaries 1995
Textbook for Brokers & Intermediaries Rules of Engagement for Business Brokers & Intermediaries 1995
Textbook for Brokers & Intermediaries Seller Project Marketing Made Quick & Easy 1995
Textbook for Business Advisors Introduction to Business Brokers & Intermediaries 1995
Textbook for Business Advisors Introduction to Business Valuations 1995
Textbook for Business Advisors Introduction to Buying Mid-sized Companies 1996(s)
Textbook for Business Advisors Introduction to Financial Statement Recasting 1995
Textbook for Business Advisors Introduction to Selling Mid-sized Companies 1996(s)
Textbook for business buyers How to Make More & Better Acquisitions 1995
Textbook for business sellers How & When to Sell Your Business 1995
Textbook for Intermediaries How to Sell & Conduct Acquisition Searches 1994
Textbook for Lawyers Machine Gun Marketing for Lawyers 1995
Video for Brokers & Intermediaries How to Sell & Conduct Acquisition Searches 1995
Video for Business Buyers How to Make More & Better Acquisitions 1995
Performances & honors Position Dates
Weatherwax High School Guitar - Stage Band 1967
Weatherwax High School Trumpet - Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band 1967-1969
American Associations of Musicians Professional Musician 1967-1975
Hanna School of Dance Ballet Dancer 1968-1971
Weatherwax High School Actor in Musical 1969
Grays Harbor College Actor in Numerous Plays & Musicals 1971
Grays Harbor College Actor of the Year 1971
Grays Harbor College Tenor Singer - Chorus 1971-1973
Grays Harbor College Trumpet & Timpani - College Band and Orchestra 1971-1973
Grays Harbor College Bass Guitar - Club Band 1971-1973
Washington State University Ballet Troupe 1971-1973
Washington State University KUGR Radio Show 1971-1973
Washington State University KWSU TV Cameraman 1971-1973
Washington State University Daily Evergreen Newspaper Sales 1971-1973
Washington State University Bass Guitar - Club Bands 1971-1973
M&A Source Chairman's Award 1994
M&A Source Chairman's Award 1995
Volunteering & trade associations Position Dates
American Contemporary Dance Company Board Member & Fund Raising 1968-1971
Big Brothers of Puget Sound Active Big Brother 1973-1983
Empty Space Theater Board Member & Fund Raising 1974-1978
International Business Brokers Association Affiliates, Education, Marketing & Recruitment Committees 1993-current
Merger & Acquisition Source Education, Marketing & Recruitment Committees 1993-current
NW Association of Business Brokers Education & Recruitment Committees 1993-current
St. Marks School Construction & Fund Raising 1992-1994
The Bush School Fund Raising 1995-
Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle) Marketing Committee 1997-
Education School City Dates
Hopkins Junior High Junior High School Aberdeen, WA 1966
Weatherwax High School High School Aberdeen, WA 1969
Grays Harbor College Associate of Arts Aberdeen, WA 1971
Washington State University Bachelor of Arts - Communications Pullman, WA 1973
Seattle First National Bank Accounting for Managers Seattle, WA 1975
Seattle First National Bank Financial Analysis for Managers Seattle, WA 1975
Internal Merger & Acquisition Consultants Intermac Education Conference Minneapolis, MN 1983
IBBA - M&A Source Educational Conference Las Vegas, NV 1992
International Business Brokers #101 -Principles-Ethics Business Brokerage Las Vegas, NV 1992
International Business Brokers #102 -Analyzing-Recasting Statements Portland, OR 1992
International Business Brokers #104 -Business Valuation Portland, OR 1992
M&A Source (IBBA) #310 -M&A of Mid-sized Companies Las Vegas, NV 1992
Business Exchange Academy Business Brokerage Certification Program Bellevue, WA 1993
IBBA - M&A Source Educational Conference Philadelphia, PA 1993
M&A Source (IBBA) #311 - Business Planning Basics Las Vegas, NB 1993
M&A Source (IBBA) #312 -Merger & Acquisition Search Process Las Vegas, NV 1993
M&A Source (IBBA) #313 -Business Planning Basics Las Vegas, NV 1993
Corum Conference Series Selling Up, Selling Out Bellevue, WA 1994
Geneva Business Services Geneva Affiliate Conference Irvine, CA 1994
IBBA - M&A Source Educational Conference Orlando, FL 1994
International Business Brokers Assoc. #204 - Developing a Fee-based Practice Orlando, FL 1994
M&A Source (IBBA) #303 -Marketing the M&A Practice Orlando, Fl 1994
M&A Source (IBBA) #307 -Negotiating Techniques for M&A Process San Francisco, CA 1994
M&A Source (IBBA) #313 -How to Sell & Conduct Acquisition Searches Orlando, FL 1994
NW Association of Business Brokers #110 -Analyzing & Recasting Financial Statements Seattle, WA 1996
NW Association of Business Brokers #120 -Business Valuation Seattle, WA 1996
Sales Develop. Corp./Contact Influential Building a World Class Sales Force Seattle, WA 1994
IBBA - M&A Source Educational Conference Chicago, IL 1995
Institute of Business Appraisers IBA Educational Conference Las Vegas, NV 1995
Institute of Business Appraisers Understanding CBA Requirements Las Vegas, NV 1995
Institute of Business Appraisers Using Transaction Data to Value Businesses Las Vegas, NV 1995
M&A Source (IBBA) #309 -Management and M&A Chicago, IL 1995
Red Carpet Real Estate School Real Estate Finance Seattle, WA 1995
US Government White House Conference on Small Business Seattle, WA 1995
Washington Real Estate Academy Instructor Development Edmonds, WA 1996
IBBA - M&A Source Educational Conference Dallas, TX 1996

Detail of the above items is available on request to qualified parties. In some cases board seats have been ex-officio. Dates are generally accurate but may have been estimated if long ago. (e) means estimated date.(f) means a future item.. (p) means proposed item. (s) means scheduled date

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