Meet Our Team

Adrianna Smith is a business broker agent with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Adrianna graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration and Finance Concentration, from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Prior to launching First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Adrianna gained several years of experience in transaction advisory at a top global professional services firm Deloitte & Touche, with a focus in the media and entertainment industries. Her experience includes business valuation, financial analysis, client service, and project team management, giving her the necessary background and skills to execute business transactions. Adrianna is driven, smart, and results-oriented. Adrianna is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California (Lic#01957172).

Lana Hout is a business broker agent with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Lana graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business with a degree in Business Administration and concentrations in Finance and Marketing. Prior to launching the First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Lana gained experience in business valuation and business development at top global firms including Duff & Phelps, Deloitte & Touche and NBCUniversal, with an emphasis in the media and entertainment sector. Her experience, which includes transaction advisory, financial analysis, and corporate strategy, gives her the skills necessary to effectively sell your business. Lana is motivated, intelligent and committed to results. Lana is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California (Lic#01957174).

Chris Haberl is a business broker agent with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Chris holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, an MA in International Business Studies from the FH Kufstein and a Diploma in Diplomacy from the Diplomatic Academy Vienna, Austria. In parallel to joining the First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Chris is an entrepreneur and co-owns five companies in the US and Europe. Chris has contributed to the growth of companies internationally by raising non-dilutive funding. As a business owner, she understands how important it is to work with the right strategic partners to grow their business. Her goal is to make each dollar count. To her, success equals hard work plus trust in your vision.

Chris is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of California (Lic# 02062929).

Samantha Johnstone is a business broker agent with First Choice Business Brokers, Los Angeles. Samantha graduated with a degree in Mass Communications with a focus on Marketing from St. John’s University in NY. Prior to joining First Choice Business Brokers, Samantha worked as an advertising sales executive for Viacom, where she was personally responsible for securing and managing over $100mm in advertising revenue. As part of her role at Viacom, Samantha sourced media buyers, negotiated multi-million dollar advertising deals, and executed clients advertising strategies throughout the campaign cycle. With over a decade of experience in marketing, advertising, planning, and negotiating, Samantha maximizes today’s innovative marketing tools and techniques to connect buyers and sellers. Samantha’s ability to finetune and focus the needs of clients, her dedication to top results, and her genuine excitement for business sales makes her an asset to any team. Samantha is committed not only to finding the best buyers & businesses for her clients but also takes a serious interest in ensuring the process is as smooth as possible for all parties involved. Samantha is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of California

(lic# 02088169).

Michael D. Preston is a Business Broker Agent with First Choice Business Brokers in Los Angeles. Michael graduated with a degree in International Business, from Widener University. Prior to joining First Choice Business Brokers office in Los Angeles, Michael accumulated over 25 years of experience working with businesses to help increase their productivity and improve their profitability. As a 4^th generation entrepreneur he has started and run a number of his own businesses throughout his life. His rare combination of successes in executive coaching, strategic planning, B2B sales and business valuation provides him the hands-on experience and expertise desired to effectively package and execute the sale of your business as well as competently evaluate business opportunities for those looking to buy. Michael is a passionate, resourceful, and results-oriented person who always goes the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved. Michael is a licensed Business Broker and Real Estate Salesperson in the State of California (Lic#02075182). Michael has won numerous sales awards throughout his career for his commitment to his clients, his exceptional follow up and his ability to exceed his goals and objectives.