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WexTrust Capital Names Thomas J. Coorsh Chief Financial Officer
| Source: WexTrust Capital, LLC
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - September 12, 2007) - WexTrust Capital, LLC, a globally diversified
private equity and specialty finance company, announced today that it has
selected Thomas J. Coorsh as its chief financial officer. Mr. Coorsh
possesses nearly over 30 years of diversified financial, operational and
administrative experience.
Before joining WexTrust Capital, Mr. Coorsh served as executive vice
president and chief financial officer of Hometown America, LLC, a private
owner and operator of manufactured housing communities. During his tenure
at Hometown America, Mr. Coorsh helped lead the acquisition of Chateau
Communities, Inc., a $2.2 billion real estate investment trust (REIT).
Prior to Hometown America, Mr. Coorsh held senior positions with such
organizations as Ambassador Apartments, Brauvin Real Estate Funds and The
Balcor Company.
"Tom has a wealth of financial, operational and administrative experience
needed to help guide our rapidly growing organization," said Steve Byers,
chief executive officer of WexTrust Capital. "We are extremely pleased to
have him join our talented senior management team."
"WexTrust Capital has a proven track record of protecting its clients'
assets and delivering a superior return-on-investment through its diverse
portfolio of principal investments," said Thomas Coorsh. "I look forward
to working closely with Steve Byers and the rest of the senior management
team in supporting the firm's growth while maximizing returns for our
investors."
Mr. Coorsh holds an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, a B.S. from
Purdue University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About WexTrust Capital
WexTrust Capital, LLC is a globally diversified private equity and
specialty finance company with a proven track record for protecting its
clients' assets and delivering a superior return-on-investment through its
diverse portfolio of principal investments. WexTrust Capital specializes
in unique investment opportunities ranging from real estate to specialty
finance and investment banking. Headquartered in Chicago, the company also
maintains offices in New York, Norfolk, Va., Atlanta, Boca Raton, Fla.,
Nashville, Tenn., Tel Aviv, Israel, and Johannesburg, South Africa. More
information can be found at www.wextrust.com.