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ForteCEO Group Names Michael R. Shelist Chairman
| Source: ForteCEO Group
NORTHBROOK, IL--(Marketwire - June 4, 2007) - ForteCEO Group (ForteCEO), a leading
provider of interim senior executives to meet the needs of middle-market
companies, announced today that it has appointed Michael R. Shelist as
chairman.
Mr. Shelist comes to ForteCEO from Much Shelist, a Chicago-based law firm
he co-founded more than
thirty-five years ago. Much Shelist is a nationwide, full-service law firm
serving entrepreneurs, privately and publicly held middle-market companies,
and institutional investors operating in a broad range of industries. Mr.
Shelist announced his retirement from Much Shelist earlier this year.
Mr. Shelist is an experienced tax, business and real estate lawyer who
served as advisor to closely held and multi-national manufacturing and
service corporations.
During his tenure at Much Shelist, Mr. Shelist served as managing partner
and chairman of the management committee. He also acted as consultant and
advisor to closely held corporations concerning exit strategies, including
perpetuation of family businesses for the next generation at the lowest
possible cost and preparing businesses for sale or public offering.
In addition, Mr. Shelist helped his clients document agreements ranging
from business, and mergers to limited partnerships, financings, and venture
capital. He also assisted with business forms and acquisitions.
Mr. Shelist served a broad range of clients, including publicly registered
partnerships, where he helped them purchase and sell substantial
commercial, residential and retail properties.
"As chairman of ForteCEO, Mike will draw from his extensive experience as a
successful advisor to provide business guidance to our clients," said Mark
Rittmanic, CEO and founder of ForteCEO Group. "We are extremely excited to
have someone of his caliber and track record onboard as a leader in our
organization."
"ForteCEO is a highly regarded firm that provides experienced senior
executives on an interim basis to business owners and entrepreneurs to help
their companies succeed," said Mike Shelist. "I look forward to working
closely with Mark Rittmanic and the other ForteCEO partners to expand our
client base and spread the word about the extraordinary results ForteCEO's
executives are delivering for our clients."
In addition to his career achievements, Mr. Shelist has also been an active
member of the community, supporting numerous organizations and causes.
Currently, Mr. Shelist serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
International Center on Deafness and the Arts, as Advisory Director of the
American Society for Technion, and as member of the Ravinia Festival Estate
Planning Advisory Committee. Previously, he has chaired the Professional
Advisory Committee of the Jewish United Fund, as well as the Village of
Northbrook Fire and Police Commission. He is also a member of the
President's Advisory Board of Judson College in Elgin, Illinois.
Mr. Shelist holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law
and a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University School of Business.
Mr. Shelist is also a member of the Chicago, Illinois, Florida and American
Bar Associations.
About ForteCEO Group
ForteCEO Group is the leading senior interim executive firm in the United
States. ForteCEO works with business owners in special situations
including interim replacements for senior staff, preparation for business
transitions, business renewals and crisis management. ForteCEO's executive
group includes more than 240 senior executives, each with at least 20 years
experience, who have completed assignments in every major industry. More
information on ForteCEO Group can be found at www.forteceo.com.