Rich Thomson Joins Gordon Brothers Group's Appraisal & Valuation Division

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Brothers Group, a global advisory, restructuring and investment firm specializing in the retail, consumer products, industrial and real estate sectors, announced today that Rich Thomson joined the firm's Appraisal & Valuation Division as a Director serving the Western market.

Mr. Thomson will work closely with asset-based lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate management teams to help them understand the underlying value of all types of assets including inventory, machinery & equipment, intellectual property and real estate.

"The addition of Rich to our appraisal team allows us to better serve our clients nationwide and strengthens our Western presence," said Jeffrey Lerner, Managing Director at Gordon Brothers Group. "Rich's years of business development and credit analysis experience will be instrumental in aiding our clients to gain a quick understanding of asset values."

"I'm excited to join the Gordon Brothers Group team and help grow the Western market," said Rich Thomson. "I think there is a lot of opportunity to leverage Gordon Brothers Group's experience in purchasing and selling billions of dollars of assets annually which, unlike other appraisal-only shops, ensures lenders, investors and operating companies of accurate asset values."  

Prior to joining Gordon Brothers Group, Mr. Thomson held the title of Vice President, Originations at GE Capital where he focused on originating, structuring and closing commercial loans of up to $3 billion, including asset-based and cash flow financings. He was also an Associate at ORIX Venture Finance where he worked with middle and late stage start-up companies providing venture debt. Mr. Thomson has also held positions at US Bank and Comerica Bank. Rich is a board member of the Commercial Finance Association's Northern California Chapter, member of the Turnaround Management Association, Association for Corporate Growth and Founder of the 40 Under in San Francisco.

Rich Thomson will be based out of Los Angeles, California.  Rich can be reached at (310) 998-7174 or at [email protected].  

About Gordon Brothers Group

Founded in 1903, Gordon Brothers Group (www.gordonbrothers.com) is a global advisory, restructuring and investment firm specializing in the retail, consumer products, industrial and real estate sectors. Gordon Brothers Group maximizes value for both healthy and distressed companies by purchasing or selling all categories of assets, appraising assets, providing debt financing, making private equity investments and operating businesses for extended periods. Gordon Brothers Group conducts over $50 billion worth of transactions and appraisals annually.

SOURCE Gordon Brothers Group

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