Roland is an Experienced Business Valuation, Equipment Appraiser and Acquisition Expert Specializing in Closely Held Companies for over 17 years. In 2023, he was recognized by MA Source & the International Business Brokers Association with their Platinum Award recognizing him as one of top 15% of intermediaries in the country.
Mr. Davis owned and operated Davis Business Appraisers, a Hampton Roads Mergers & Acquisition firm that performed brokerage, business valuations and machinery & equipment appraisals. He defined the tangible and intangible asset values for family-owned and closely-held businesses, professional practices, limited liability companies,corporations and partnerships. His unique combination of business valuation and machinery & equipment appraisal expertise allowed him to offer innovative solutions to difficult valuation and acquisition issues.
Work History / Special Recognitions:
Roland has earned numerous distinctions. The highest is Mergers and Acquisition Master
Intermediary. M&AMI awarded by the International Business Brokers Association. 2023 MA Source Platinum Club & IBBA Platinum Chairman’s Circle Recipient.
He is a former Division President with Landmark Communications, CEO and Owner of Executive Productivity Systems, Inc. and Vistage Chair. He served on Chesapeake City Council from 2014 to 2018.
Other Associations / Awards Received:
Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission & Broadband Task Force
Steering Committee, Priority Automotive Charity Bowl
Board Member, American Business Appraisers National Network
Chesapeake City Council
2013 First Citizen of Chesapeake
Chairman, City of Chesapeake’s 50th Anniversary
President, Chesapeake Rotary Club & Paul Harris Fellow
Board Member, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Board Member, Chesapeake Division Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Chairman & Co-Founder, Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival
Strategic Partner – EO Southeast Virginia
