We received a note from Ron Crane, VP of Wall Street Ventures, a brokerage linking buyers and sellers.

Over time, Ron has become a friend. He (along with Ed Ring) maintains perfect attendance at the Sacramento Executive events (which reminds me I need to plan another one very soon). Ron has always been available to provide input and advice.

Before we left Sacramento, we toyed with buying a business and immediately sought input from Ron. And more recently, a Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy alumni asked me for input on a business he was thinking about buying. Knowing my limits, I called Ron and asked if he would be willing to help out.

Of course, generously, he provided lots of valuable input, even calling me when he thought the alumni was about to make a huge mistake. Turns out he did listen to Ron and walked away from what would have been a disaster. That's the kind of guy that Ron is - loyal, generous, supportive and I would imagine a great guy to have on your side if you are selling or buying a business.

So, the news from Ron was that his company, Wall Street Ventures, has been purchased by VERCOR, an international middle market investment bank, who was looking to broaden the services they provide to their customers. Sounds like a win-win. The bank will provide many more resources to Ron and his employees to get their job done. And the bank will get to offer the superior services of Ron and his employees.

Congrats Ron. Good things happen to good people.

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive