Shawn Sanborn, President, CBI, Fellow of the IBBA
Shawn has successfully sold a wide variety of businesses from quick service to fine dining restaurants, neighborhood grills to nightclubs. He has assisted independent operators and national companies in site selection, leasing and real estate acquisitions…read more
Mark Valente, Associate Broker
Mark joined Sanborn and Company in 2003 after working for a large retail real estate firm here in Denver. Mark brings over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry…read more
Mark Thomas, CBI, Associate Broker
Mark joined Sanborn and Company in 2005 after nearly 20 years of practicing law in Colorado. Clients and customers benefit from Mark’s legal experience in many valuable ways and often comment about his insightful analysis and negotiating acumen…read more
David Zahradnik, Associate Broker
David came to Colorado in 1996 to attend the Colorado Institute of Arts, where he graduated top of his class in the Culinary Department. Now, with over 30 years of restaurant experience in both front and back of house, he has worked, owned and consulted for many F&B …read more
Nick Gotelaere, Associate Broker
Born in Duluth MN, his family came here in 1983, at age 12, he immediately felt connected to our amazing state. Colorado has been his home ever since – with a few hiatus’ mixed in, including living on Kauai and the Pacific Northwest. His in-depth background in culinary….read more
Jason Forgy, Associate Broker, Brewery Specialist
Jason has been in Colorado since 2009, and is our designated brewery expert. After achieving his dream of owning and operating his own restaurant for 10 years…read more
Tarah Bakhtiary, Executive Assistant
Tarah is the newcomer to Sanborn and Company, joining the company in September of 2019. She has over 5 years experience in the restaurant and bar industry…read more
