Our Team
About Nonnie Group Business Brokers & Alan Horwitz PC
The Nonnie Group Las Vegas Team of Professionals
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Las Vegas, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. Nonnie Group of Las Vegas, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Las Vegas marketplace.
Alan Horwitz, co-author of the bestselling book Strength, graduated at the top of his class with a degree in Business Entrepreneurship from Indiana University. During a long and distinguished business career as a business sales consultant, he has also owned and operated various successful businesses, including an advertising company, an Internet distributor, a retail software store, and various national franchise restaurants, including McDonald’s, Tropical Smoothie Café’s and CiCi’s Pizza.
In addition, Alan has acted as an outside consultant for the Small Business Administration and has been involved in business sales, mergers, and acquisitions across almost every industry. Alan is extremely experienced and qualified with regard to both financing and creative deal structuring. Over the last 30 years, Alan has been an outside consultant in the area of business valuations and in preparing businesses for future sales.
Alan has sold an extremely high percentage of his listings. Over the last 22 years, Mr. Horwitz has regularly been one of the top ten producing brokers in the network. Recent business sales include a Las Vegas Casino, an entire National Franchise System, a Specialty Pharmacy, a large Executive Suites Company, and various other Retail businesses, Service businesses, Manufacturers, and Distributors.
Mr. Horwitz is familiar with valuing, marketing, and selling businesses that range in value from as little as $100,000 to as high as $50 million. In the last 2 years, Mr. Horwitz has developed a close and ongoing relationship with MainStreetChamber of Commerce and is now the exclusive broker for their members nationwide. With over 30 years of owning and selling a business, Alan brings experience and integrity to business brokerage.
Alan Horwitz
Senior Business/M&A Advisor
With more than two decades of experience as a top-producing Business Intermediary and Mergers & Acquisitions advisor …
TIM CANALE
President/Managing Broker
Tim Canale is the President and Managing Broker of Nonnie Group. He is a seasoned, multiple-business owner …
Amy Canale
Vice President, Broker-Salesperson, Realtor
With over 160 transactions completed and more than $60 million in total sales, Amy Canale is a real estate professional…
Josh Palmer
Business Advisor & Broker
Advising business owners through the sale process from initial valuation to closing, Josh Palmer brings a well-rounded background …
ALICIA THOMPSON
Office Administrator/Manager
With an extensive background in customer service, real estate, and business brokerage, Alicia Thompson is recognized for her integrity …
Jennifer Franco
Business Broker and Realtor, BS.0146613/ BUSB.7163
Jennifer Franco is a Las Vegas–based real estate professional and business broker with over $350 million in closed …
Veronica Stiles
Residential Real Estate Specialist, S.0178794
Veronica Stiles is a dedicated Las Vegas real estate professional who has been helping clients navigate the dynamic Southern Nevada market since 2016 …
Alan Doucette
Real Estate Specialist, S.0170087
With more than 15 years of experience in the Las Vegas real estate market, Alan Doucette is a trusted residential real estate professional known for a strategic approach …
TIM CANALE
President/Managing Broker
Tim Canale is the President and Managing Broker of Nonnie Group. He is a seasoned, multiple-business owner of franchise, wholesale, retail, and distribution businesses. His knowledge of financial, promotional, supply chain, and operations for vending operations, quick service formats, grocery/mini-mart retailing, and niche retail products like coffee make him a valuable resource for business owners who want a knowledgeable partner to help them maximize the sale of their companies.This experience, combined with work in hospitality, manufacturing, and trade skills industry segments, helps him bring even more knowledge and relevance to business-for-sale transactions. Tim is a Las Vegas market leader with a lengthy record of success in forming community partnerships and winning for stakeholders in challenging environments.
Clients count on Tim as a strategic business planner who consistently delivers. As an articulate collaborator and relationship builder, he has negotiated hundreds of exclusive partnerships and worked with enterprises that achieve market dominance. He has established brands locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This combined experience makes Tim an exceptional partner for anyone who is selling – or buying – a business.
Josh Palmer
Business Advisor & Broker, S.204074/ BUSB. 7261
Advising business owners through the sale process from initial valuation to closing, Josh Palmer brings a well-rounded background in business ownership, operations, and transaction advisory. His approach focuses on providing practical insight into positioning companies, structuring deals, and managing each phase of the transaction. Working with both owner-operated and growth-stage businesses, he applies a disciplined, results-driven methodology to move transactions forward efficiently. Throughout the process, Josh remains committed to protecting client interests while maintaining a clear and strategic path toward successful outcomes.
Alicia Thompson
Office Administrator/Manager and Realtor ®, S.0183688
With an extensive background in customer service, real estate, and business brokerage, Alicia Thompson is recognized for her integrity, diplomacy, and sincerity in every interaction. She has built her reputation on being a trusted professional for both clients and colleagues, consistently prioritizing their needs in every transaction. Her success is driven by a patient demeanor and a strong work ethic, complemented by her skills as both a negotiator and advocate. At the same time, she brings a compassionate, approachable style that helps ease what can often be a stressful process. Alicia is experienced in working with a wide range of clients, from corporate professionals to individuals and families.
Jennifer Franco
Business Broker and Realtor, BS.0146613/ BUSB.7163
Jennifer Franco is a Las Vegas–based real estate professional and business broker with over $350 million in closed sales since 2014, specializing in residential real estate & business sales. Jennifer is certified in Mergers & Acquisitions through the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, transitioning out of a business, or exploring your options, Jennifer brings the same commitment to every client: clear communication, honest guidance, and results you can count on. Jennifer believes every transaction is more than a number on a page; it’s a defining moment in someone’s life, and she shows up to every engagement fully prepared, deeply invested, and relentlessly focused on protecting your interests from first conversation to final close.
Alan Horwitz
Senior Business/M&A Advisor, BS.54316/ BUSB.13
With more than two decades of experience as a top-producing Business Intermediary and Mergers & Acquisitions advisor, Alan Horwitz is recognized nationally for his expertise in valuations and transaction execution. His career spans a wide range of industries, including family-owned businesses and multimillion-dollar corporations across sectors such as casino gaming, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, franchising, service, and e-commerce. Through his work with the Nonnie Group, he leverages unique capabilities to market businesses at national and international levels, including access to proprietary platforms not widely available, enhancing exposure and opportunities for successful transactions.
Amy Canale
Vice President, Broker-Salesperson, Realtor, BS.0146092
With over 160 transactions completed and more than $60 million in total sales, Amy Canale is a real estate professional who brings extensive experience in navigating the home buying and selling process. She’s a current member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR), she holds several designations, including ABR, AHWD, CRS, and GRI, reflecting advanced training in legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Amy represents buyers, sellers, and investors across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, with a strong commitment to service excellence. As Vice President and founding member of Nonnie Group, LLC, she’s a full-time, experienced Real Estate Broker-Salesperson dedicated to guiding clients through a competitive market.
Veronica Stiles
Residential Real Estate Specialist, S.0178794
Veronica Stiles is a dedicated Las Vegas real estate professional who has been helping clients navigate the dynamic Southern Nevada market since 2016. With a strong understanding of local neighborhoods, market trends, and property values. Veronica brings both insight and strategy to every transaction. Veronica is bilingual in Spanish and has a passion for working with the Spanish-speaking community, providing clear communication and trusted guidance throughout the real estate process.
Veronica Stiles
Real Estate Specialist, S.0170087
With more than 15 years of experience in the Las Vegas real estate market, Alan Doucette is a trusted residential real estate professional known for a strategic approach, strong communication skills, and commitment to client success. Licensed since 2010, Alan has earned recognition as both an Agent of the Year and a multiple-time top producer, delivering high-level service across transactions throughout Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, and surrounding communities. Specializing in residential real estate, Alan represents buyers, sellers, and investors with expertise in negotiation, marketing, problem-solving, and navigating complex transactions. Known for a relationship-focused approach, Alan prioritizes clear communication, responsiveness, and long-term client trust while guiding clients through competitive market conditions. Outside of real estate, Alan remains active in the Las Vegas community through leadership and volunteer service. Previous involvement includes serving on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Use of Force Review Board, and current board service with Alan’s Place, a nonprofit organization supporting grieving children, teens, and families.
