About Our Company
PWA Acquisition Partners is a division of Patterson Woods & Associates, LLC a second generation commercial real estate company since 1961. PWA Acquisition Partners has an active staff of business transfer specialists for the sale and appraisal of small to medium sized closely held businesses.
We offer a full service evaluation, marketing and disposition or acquisition program suited to your needs and wants. We are known for our professional and competent business practices. We utilize the latest technology for making proper evaluation and decisions considering all variables in the marketplace; this coupled with common sense has made us the leader in the transfer of businesses.

Prospective sellers and buyers are drawn to us because of our sensitivity to their needs, our vast experience, and our desire to provide professional representation or consultation.


Geographic Area Served
DE, PA, MD, NJ

Resumes of Key Personnel

Joseph Latina, Vice President, has been a business transfer professional and a retail real estate sales and leasing specialist since 1989. He currently chairs the retail specialty committee for CORFAC International, the international affiliate of Patterson Woods and Associates, LLC.

Tom Ryan, former small business owner for 20 years. Tom knows the ins and outs of many business functions and brings his experience to you in a friendly manner. He has extensive knowledge of the liquor business and has become a go to person for day care operations. He and his wife love to watch their daughter participate in sports.

Tony Bariglio, has been involved with the food and liquor business as both an owner and investor for many years. Tony has been involved in all phases of brokering a business for over 30 years. He has tremendous knowledge and experience seldom found in the marketplace and will assist you in any way possible.

Mary Ann Heesters, served as Deputy Director of the Delaware Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and has extensive experience in securing licensing for your business as well as knowing the industry players. She ran Mid Atlantic Wine Auction Company.

Our representatives are always sensitive to the client's need for confidentiality and employ quick decisive marketing techniques and methods leading to satisfied customers.

Considered by many professionals to be the "Go to people" for results.

Additional Information

Mr. Latina has received "The Dozen" National Sales Award for ranking in the Top Five Percent of all commercial producers in the Nation.

Professional Affiliations

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), New Castle County Chamber of Commerce (www.ncccc.com), Committee of 100, TriState Commercial & Industrial Association. CIRC LOOPNET, CoStar, CORFAC, CCIM, SIOR