Evan Ray serves as Vice President of Business Sales at Menlo Business Brokerage. In his role, he acts as a trusted advisor to his clients, guiding them through critical decisions such as selling their businesses or expanding their companies. His market expertise and genuine commitment to his clients are invaluable assets to professionals looking to make informed choices in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Evan earned a degree in finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. His professional career took shape in the banking industry, where he successfully closed more than $250 million in residential and commercial loans. His financial knowledge and experience have laid a strong foundation for his current endeavors.
Beyond his financial career, Evan is a seasoned business owner after starting a company alongside his wife. This firsthand experience has provided him with valuable insights into the challenges and rewards that come with entrepreneurship, and he shares this unique perspective with his clients.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Evan is an active member of his local community. He has deep roots in Arizona, where he proudly represents the third generation of Arizonans. His last name may ring a bell as the namesake of Ray Road and the former local business, Ray Quality Homes–both of which hold special places in his personal and family history.
Evan devotes time to coaching sports and acting as Treasurer for Community Housing Partnership. As Treasurer, he actively contributes to managing and expanding a portfolio of affordable housing units in the Phoenix metro area, making a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and families.
Outside of his professional and community commitments, Evan cherishes quality time with his family. He and his wife are proud parents to five boys, three of whom are now adults. His personal interests include a passion for playing tennis, paddleboarding and surfing, which allow him to recharge and find balance amidst his busy life.
Evan has experience working with a variety of different businesses. Here is a list of businesses he directly financed and underwrote throughout his career:
Jake Taylor brings a passion for business sales and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions that lead to their success. With 24 years of experience in the residential mortgage industry, where he funded close to 1,000 loans as a licensed mortgage broker and loan officer, Jake is a seasoned transactional expert. He adds valuable expertise to the Menlo Business Brokers team, specializing in valuing, marketing, and selling businesses.
As Vice President of Business Sales, Jake offers candid and strategic guidance, helping to simplify the complex process of buying or selling a business. His decades-long career working with self-employed clients has given him keen analytical skills, allowing him to navigate and communicate effectively in complex financial situations. This expertise enables Jake to provide insightful strategies for planning and executing business sales.
Jake takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation, whether they’re a business owner ready to retire or an entrepreneur seeking their next opportunity. Known for offering practical, personalized solutions, Jake builds trust throughout every step of the process. His hands-on approach ensures clients feel confident, understood, and empowered during their business transition.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jake is a proud U.S. Army Veteran and holds a B.A. in Spanish from Arizona State University. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, golfing, gardening, and spending time with his wife Elisa and their four children—Gabe, Ari, Bella, and Liam—on peaceful beaches or exploring nature.
Jonny Reynoso is a seasoned professional with a strong foundation in healthcare and sales. He began his career in 2010 as a Physical Therapy Technician at Arizona Orthopedic Surgical Hospital, where he created recovery plans for patients. From 2015 to 2024, Jonny managed the East Valley Trauma Territory for Stryker Medical, leading a team of five sales reps and working closely with orthopedic surgeons to support successful patient outcomes.
Jonny’s passion for helping people and his ability to build genuine connections make him a valuable member of the Menlo Business Brokerage team. He is dedicated to understanding clients’ needs and providing straightforward, effective solutions.
Jonny holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. He is married to Roxanne, and they have two daughters (and one on the way!). Outside of work, Jonny enjoys golfing, playing pickleball and exploring the outdoors. He also organizes food and clothing drives through his church to support those in need.
Matt Porter’s combination of education, credentials and experience has earned himself a well-respected reputation as a broker specializing in practices with revenues over $2 million dollars. Matt is also a highly sought after practice valuation expert with a unique ability to apply accurate analytic methods as well as keep his ‘finger on the pulse’ of what real-time values are for dental practices. As a result, Matt brings a balance of real estate, tax, valuation and small business acumen. His ability to properly evaluate and leverage both the quantitative and qualitative facets of a dental practice help to provide maximum value to his clients. Matt has successfully transitioned hundreds of dental offices and represented countless dentists who desire to sell their practice, purchase a practice or secure a partnership and has successfully represented dozens of doctors in DSO group roll ups.
Matt graduated in the top 10% of his class at Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s of Science and a minor in business. He later continued his education by receiving a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in small business/entrepreneurship from Arizona State University, again graduating in the top 10% of his class. He stays current on his education by keeping his nose in the latest issue of the Harvard Business Review.
In his spare time, Matt loves to surf, dive and travel. In addition to spending time outdoors with his wife of over 20 years and his 3 daughters and 1 son, he actively coaches youth soccer and basketball teams. He enjoys volunteering in various charities, including Habitat for Humanity, Arizona Mission of Mercy, Salvation Army, Feed My Starving Children and his local church. You can also find Matt reading two or three books at a time. His favorite authors include Clayton Christensen, Benjamin Hardy, Richie Norton and Stephen Covey.
Sales Specialty:
Large group practice sales and individual practice sales of up to $20 million
Significant Sales:
Aug. 2021 – $60 million DSO group roll up sale of multiple general dental practices in Arizona
Nov. 2022 – $75 million DSO group roll up sale of 25 orthodontic and pediatric practices across the Southwest
Tanner Milne has been involved with commercial real estate development and brokerage since 2003. He has facilitated and negotiated transactions with values in excess of $550 million, carrying projects from site acquisition to final close out. This experience provides clients value in understanding the critical path of buying, selling and leasing commercial real estate.
Tanner founded Menlo in 2008 with the objective of delivering unparalleled value to clients through service, innovation and solutions. As a leader in the East Valley dental, medical and professional office condo markets, Tanner has helped many of the Valley’s top doctors, dentists and entrepreneurs locate space while negotiating favorable deals on their behalf.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, Tanner went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. He has also earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member and Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designations. Tanner enjoys reading business books in his spare time. Some of his favorites are Good to Great, Think and Grow Rich and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. Tanner is married with five beautiful children. He loves good food, Brazil and the beach.
Rich Andrus specializes in the sale and leasing of office and investment properties. He primarily focuses on medical and dental tenant/buyer and landlord/seller representation. He is passionate about educating his clients and ensuring their real estate decisions benefit their business strategies. Since joining Menlo, Rich has successfully closed nearly 500 commercial real estate transactions worth nearly $300 million in considerations.
Rich’s negotiation abilities stem from his time at Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 medical supply company, where he managed multiple product business lines. At Cardinal Health, Rich negotiated hundreds of contracts valued at more than $100 million, earning him West Coast Sales Representative of the Year and Region Manager of the Year.
Rich graduated from Utah State University with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Marketing and dual minors in Economics and Spanish. He then attended the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, earning his Master of Business Administration. When not in the office, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife and their four active children. He is also passionate about music, baseball and his church.
Karli Pierson joined Menlo Dental Transitions in 2019 as a Transaction Manager, relocating from her hometown in the Sacramento region of California to Arizona. Over the years, her role has evolved, and she now serves as the Operations Director for Menlo Dental Transitions and Menlo Business Brokerage. In her capacity as Operations Director, Karli assumes a pivotal role overseeing transactions, streamlining processes, developing policies, executing innovative business ideas, and constantly seeking ways to enhance the client experience.
Karli’s academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Jessup University in California. More recently, she completed her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), earning top honors in her class. Alongside her extensive experience in the business transitions industry from her time at Menlo, Karli also has extensive prior experience in operating a small business and understands business transitions on both a professional and personal level.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Karli finds joy in exploring various interests. You can often find her learning to play the piano, working on home and design projects, indulging in reading, or having fun with her three dogs.
Taylor Kuta joined Menlo in 2022. In his role, he onboards new listings, coordinates with buyers and their lenders, and oversees a variety of other administrative tasks and projects. Taylor also helps complete appraisals on behalf of Menlo’s clients.
Originally from Houston, Taylor moved to Phoenix following his graduation from Brigham Young University, where he earned a degree in Economics. He previously worked at Vanguard as a Client Relationship Specialist, providing support to high-net-worth clients. Taylor’s interests include fantasy novels; movie nights with his wife; and board, card and video games.
Kelsy Singleton serves as a Transaction Manager at Menlo Dental Transitions. She joined the company in 2024 after a successful career in medical coding and customer service. Kelsy’s attention to detail, communication skills, and experience safeguarding confidential information help her thrive in her role. She enjoys building relationships with our dental clients and facilitating smooth transactions on their behalf.
Kelsy is married with one adult daughter and two dogs. An active member of her community, she volunteers with the youth at her church and participates in the community theatre and choir, both onstage and as a costumer and accompanist. Her other hobbies include completing puzzles, shopping, watching football, eating out, and playing games with family and friends.
Maggie Kuta joined the Menlo team following her 2018 graduation from Brigham Young University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in business management. At Menlo, Maggie fills her day with a variety of marketing projects to raise awareness of the company’s services, recruit new employees, generate leads, and sell current listings. Her skillset includes writing, content creation, and social media management.
A South Dakota native, Maggie had to adjust to city life and the warmer climate, but she has fallen in love with the people and sunsets of the Valley. She and her husband enjoy watching movies, playing board games, and spending time with family.
