Co-Founder of United Rentals and United Waste joins New England Brokerage Corporation

Volonino will serve as Senior Associate and Strategic Advisor. He has more than 30 years of experience in helping companies grow. Volonino grew United Rentals to the 400th largest company in U.S. He has helped acquire more than 200 companies as part of strategic growth plans.

"I’m looking forward to getting into the acquisition mode," noted Volonino. He added, "This is an opportune time for growing companies. Capital is available and investors are looking for the right fit."

Rocco Pezza, President of NEBC, noted, "Richard Volonino is known throughout the business community as a man of integrity, creativity and resourcefulness. We are delighted to add him to our organization and, in particular, to expand our outreach to the rental and waste industries."

ABOUT NEBC

NEBC is a strategic advisory firm that works closely with private and public companies in the execution of transactions and advisory assignments. Services range from mergers and acquisitions, to capital raisings, to business valuations and consulting.

NEBC’s preferred transaction size is $10–200 million, but the firm frequently work with smaller clients throughout the United States who have the potential for long-term growth.

NEBC was founded in 1984, and since that time, its core strategy has not changed - to serve as an advisor to small - to mid-sized businesses. Associations include Association for Corporate Growth-Boston Chapter, International Business Brokers Association, New England Business Brokers Association and the M&A Source.

New England Brokerage Corporation is located at 50 Exchange Terrace, Suite 300A, Providence, Rhode Island. For additional information, contact 1.800.334.1943 or www.NEBC.com.