Rick Heller Named to Turnarounds & Workouts People to Watch in 2011

Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC Partner Rick Heller was recognized by Turnarounds & Workouts, a restructuring industry publication, as one of this year's "People to Watch: Business Professionals Making Their Mark."

Heller has more than 25 years of experience providing financial and operational advisory services, focusing on turnarounds of financially distressed companies and driving top-line growth. His experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President of Marketing for a number of manufacturing and distribution companies.

At Carl Marks, he is responsible for strategic planning and assessments, turnarounds and restructurings, leading professional consulting teams, directing client turnarounds, and acting as an interim executive for client firms. Heller's clients have encompassed a wide range of industries, including textiles, home furnishings, specialty food, information technology, consumer products, manufacturing, and service businesses.


	Rick Heller Partner Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC 212-909-8400 \| phone rheller@carlmarks.com

"Rick has been a tremendous asset to Carl Marks and continuously demonstrates his extensive depth of knowledge and outstanding leadership skills in guiding our clients to attaining their strategic business goals," said Mark L. Claster, Partner of Carl Marks Advisory Group and President of its parent company, Carl Marks & Co. "We applaud Rick for being recognized with this honor."

Heller holds the designation of Certified Turnaround Professional and is a member of the Turnaround Management Association, New York City Chapter. He earned a BS in Business from Boston University and an MBA from The University of Chicago.