Management and Staff

Frank Cottle, Chairman

As the founder of Alliance Business Centers Network, with over 650 Office Business Centers operating in 42 counties, and a previous owner and operator of twenty-two of his own Office Business Centers, Mr. Cottle has unique global management perspective and know-how developed during his 25 years within the Office Business Center industry. Prior to his experience within the Office Business Center industry, Mr. Cottle was an executive vice president with the investment banking firm of L.E. Peterson and Company, where he managed US syndicated real estate operations. Mr. Cottle began his career in 1971 with Ardell Yacht and Ship Brokers where he was responsible for international sales in Europe and Asia. Mr. Cottle received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the United States International University in San Diego, and is a frequent speaker and contributor to real estate and Office Business Center symposiums throughout the world. Find out more about Frank Cottle on LinkedIn.

 

Mike Sullivan, Vice President of Operations

Mr. Sullivan started his Office Business Center career in 2007 with one of the largest operators in the United States as Vice President of Marketing. He has also been involved with his own Office Business Center company, aBetterOffice, since 2008. Previous to his Office Business Center experience, he spent 16 years providing creative sales and marketing solutions for both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Sullivan has a Bachelor of Science degree from Centre College and an MBA from the University of Kentucky. Find out more about Mike Sullivan on LinkedIn.

 

Christopher Steele, Vice President of Finance

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Toshi Maeda, Director of Operations

Mr. Maeda has significant experience in the commercial real estate field and first moved into the alternative officing industry in 2004 when he started with the Alliance Business Centers Network. He has been instrumental in the progression of Alliance Virtual Offices since its inception in 2007. Mr. Maeda’s prior experience included working for a top tier real estate advisory firm in Mexico City and opening a large industrial development in Monterrey, Mexico. Find out more about Toshi Maeda on LinkedIn.

 

About Alliance Virtual


Alliance Virtual Offices combines People, Place and Technology -- the three key components needed to serve mobile and work-from-home professionals -- to deliver a complete virtual office. Our on-demand offices, virtual phone system and experienced, professional live receptionists enable our clients to operate more flexibly - while projecting a better image -- at a nice price.