Richard Kazmier

Partner

Richard R. Kazmier, CTP, has over twenty-five years’ experience in business revitalization and management consulting. He has served as Chief Financial and Chief Restructuring Officer in a variety of business environments. His financial expertise is supported by significant international business, information technology and operating experience.

Prior to joining GGG Partners in 2010, Rick served nine years as Managing Director at Morris Anderson & Associates, Ltd.

Rick’s turnaround industry assignments include business integration, financial and operational restructurings, workouts, asset liquidations and witness support. He has experience in the call center, metal fabrication, food processing, construction, manufacturing, distribution, software development, printing, healthcare, carpeting, truck leasing, chemical processing, electronic component assembly, injection molding, apparel, and communications industries. His forte is rehabilitating distressed companies, but he has also represented companies and lenders in Chapter 11 cases, and done Article 9 and ABC liquidations

Rick is experienced in secured and unsecured debt restructurings as well as attracting equity sponsors; he has conducted business assessments, developed and implemented restructuring strategies, and led buy and sell sides of M&A transactions, including the assimilation of acquired companies.

Serving nine years as CFO of three companies (two initially in-crisis) Rick has developed in depth industry experience in food processing, domestic and international distribution and home services.

Rick served three years as Vice President of Financial Consulting – Europe and Africa, for Bellcore (formerly Bell Laboratories). Earlier in his carrier, he spent six years as a consultant with Coopers & Lybrand’s, Manufacturing and Distribution Consulting Practice.

Community Involvement & Service

Mr. Kazmier has lectured domestically and internationally on turnaround management, cost accounting, cost management and performance improvement topics. He is on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association.

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting from DePaul University.
Undergraduate Degree in Economics and Business Administration from St. Mary’s University
Passed CPA exam, but no longer practices
Certified Turnaround Professional

Contact

Office: (404) 256-0003 ext. 229
Cell: (678) 438-7553
rkazmier@gggpartners.com