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Area of Focus: Financial Advisory Services Profile: Specializes in developing, designing and implementing turnaround strategies for companies Has extensive experience in negotiating loan agreements and placing loans to companies in financial distress Industry expertise includes airlines, transportation, retail, consumer products, general manufacturing, importing, distribution, high technology, healthcare, paper and packaging, and food Prior to joining Mesirow Financial, held leadership positions in the restructuring practices at several leading consulting firms Holds a Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) designation Accomplishments: Frequent lecturer on turnaround management across the country Has authored several articles on quality standards for the turnaround industry Serves as an advisor on President Clinton's Economic council (Bankruptcy Working group) Serves as trustee in the bankruptcy of an asbestos product manufacturer Education: B.S., DePaul University M.B.A., DePaul University Affiliations: Association for Certified Turnaround Professionals, founder and chairman Turnaround Management Association, director and past chairman. | 