Our Professionals

Who We Are:
Gateway School Sales is a leading DFW business brokerage firm serving owners of education-based businesses in North Texas. Based in Carrollton, Texas, our company strives to guide business owners through the process of ownership transition. Our brokers have a combined experience of over 40 years selling schools. Our highly trusted brokers are masters in converting a business owner’s hard earned business equity into cash, while also helping buyers realize their dream of becoming independent business owners.  Gateway School Sales specializes in selling preschools, private primary schools, Academies, Montessori schools, accredited schools, and other education centers.

 

Scott Perry

Managing Partner & Deal Champion — CBI, BCB, LREB A Proven Exit‑Planning Partner Scott Perry has helped business owners turn years of hard work into generational wealth for more than two decades. As Managing Partner of Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, he...


Michelle Dunn

Managing Partner, M&AMI, CBI, BCB, LREA Michelle Dunn is an exceptionally accomplished business broker and managing partner at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions with over 25 years of transaction expertise. After successfully exiting her entrepreneurial venture...


Cheryl Hayes

Associate Broker, LREA Cheryl Hayes brings over 35 years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience to her role at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, where she has served clients for more than 13 years. Her diverse business background...


Margaret Perry

Senior Business Broker — CBI, LREA With more than eight years of successful deal‑making at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions and 27 years of overall management and marketing expertise, Margaret Perry brings a rare blend of technical proficiency, market insight, and...


Joseph Lahoud

Associate Broker Based in Carrollton, Texas, Joseph Lahoud serves as a dedicated Business Intermediary at Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions, where he acts as a trusted advisor for business owners looking to navigate the complexities of...


Grace Lee

Marketing Coordinator Grace Lee is the Marketing Coordinator for Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions LLC. Grace has over 7 years of combined marketing experience. She graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2015, with...


Leslie Carrizales

Administrative Assistant Leslie Carrizales is the Administrative Assistant for Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions LLC, with a proven ability to support teams and executives in a fast-paced environment. She brings over 3 years of client-facing experience...