IBBA Honors IBEX’s Top Performing Advisors of 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2025 

Orlando, Florida. The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has recognized IBEX's very own  David J. Sweeten, Jr. with the Chairman’s Circle Award  IBBA and Jeff Elder with the Outstanding Producer Award for their performance in 2024 as part of its Member Excellence Awards Program.  This marks Elder's 8th consecutive year being recognized and Sweeten's 2nd year.  

"These awards reflect not only exceptional deal-making but the highest standards of professionalism in our industry," said Erin Crawford, Chair of the International Business Brokers Association. "We commend each of our individual award winners for their dedication, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Your success elevates the entire profession, and we are proud to celebrate your achievements."         

“This year’s submitted deals represented a cumulative transaction value exceeding $2 billion—an extraordinary achievement,” said Emily Bowler, Executive Director of the IBBA. “The economic and community impact of helping this many businesses successfully change hands is profound. Our award winners should take immense pride in their role supporting entrepreneurship, job preservation, and local economies. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to all of them.”

About the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) 

Formed in 1984 and with over 3,000 members, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest international not-for-profit association for Business Brokers.  The association provides Business Brokers with education, free benefits, conferences, professional designations, support programs, and networking opportunities and awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation to qualifying Business Brokers.  To learn more, visit www.ibba.org.  

About IBEX Middle Market Business Brokers
IBEX is one of the oldest and most respected M&A advisories in the U.S., helping owners and executives sell their businesses since 1979. Our team of eight collectively have more than a century of corporate leadership at Fortune 500 and middle market companies. More importantly, the IBEX team has executed hundreds of buy and sell side transactions as both corporate executives and third party advisers. To learn more visit www.ibexbeyond.com. 

About the International Business Brokers Association ® 
Formed in 1984 and with nearly 2,700 members, the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA ®) is the largest international not for profit association for Business Brokers. The association provides Business Brokers with education, free benefits, conferences, professional designations, support programs and networking opportunities, and awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation to qualifying Business Brokers. To learn more visit www.ibba.org

Prior to purchasing IBEX, Chuck Harvey spent 35 years as CEO, CFO and consultant to the Fortune 500, Middle Market, Mainstreet and in the Start-up community, including spending time at PepsiCo & Price Waterhouse Coopers. During that time, Chuck oversaw three dozen buy-side / sell-side transactions on three continents, including a $35M sale of a Texas digital photography pioneer to a $1 Billion Japanese conglomerate.

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