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January 2, 2012 – Today Jim Corey, Managing Partner, announced the following personnel promotions effective immediately.
Kate Donaldson – Principal
Chris Dent – Manager
Dave Jones – Manager
Corey said “We are pleased to see the continued professional and personal growth of all our firm personnel and, in particular, the performance of these three individuals whose recognized performance in serving our clients qualify them well for their new responsibilities”.
The Revenue Growth Blog Launched by Blue Ridge Partners
March 28, 2011 – Blue Ridge Partners officially launched “The Revenue Growth Blog” on its website today. The blog is accessible from a link on the main menu.
The blog is our newest communication vehicle for sharing our thoughts and ideas on topical issues that companies face in keeping their revenue engines tuned for competitive success. “Our Revenue Growth Blog represents another step in communicating our insights on revenue growth and market share expansion with our corporate and private equity clients and other interested parties” said Jim Corey, Managing Partner.
Managing Directors Michael Smith and Jerry Hughes, co-editors of the blog, will be assisted by other firm personnel in providing timely observations and ideas on topics including pricing strategies, improving lead generation for new customer acquisition, sales force effectiveness, growing market share and other topics related to accelerating top-line revenue performance, the #1 driver of value creation. From time-to-time client executives and other guest authors will be invited to contribute their thoughts to the blog.
The blog complements a growing collection available on our website of client work case examples and executive briefings on important revenue generation topics. Comments on the blog can be addressed to info@blueridgepartners.com.
Announcing New Promotions
December 16, 2010 – Today Jim Corey, Managing Partner, announced the following personnel promotions effective January 1, 2011.
Jerry Hughes – Managing Director
Doug Rusch – Manager
Brian Flaherty – Associate
In making the announcement, Corey said “Their excellent performance in serving our clients and continued professional and personal growth qualify them well for their advancement within our firm”.
Karen Malak Rocush Is New Blue Ridge Partners’ Principal
July 1, 2010 – In announcing the promotion of Karen Malak Rocush to Principal in the firm effective today, Jim Corey, Managing Partner, noted “Karen is clearly ready for this next step in her career. She has led many important engagements, has contributed to the development of our firm and people and has established outstanding relationships with many of our clients”.
Karen will continue to focus on helping accelerate profitable revenue growth for clients in the healthcare and technology verticals. “I am pleased to work with such an outstanding group of professionals to provide our unique and insightful services” she said.
Karen has over 20 years of corporate management and consulting experience in a variety of settings: large company and start-up, public and private and domestic and international. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Partners, Karen worked as a general manager and product manager for Medline Industries, a privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor. Karen’s start-up experience includes working as the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Chief Information Officer of Incisent Technology, provider of a decision support tool for the automotive industry and as the Vice President, Partnerships and Automotive Sales for TradeOut.com, an online exchange for excess inventory. Karen started her career with Accenture where she worked with Fortune 500 clients in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific for eleven years. Karen earned her M.B.A. at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Bucknell University.
Jim Corey to Serve on Panel at The Capital Roundtable’s MasterClass on Middle-Market PE Portfolio Companies
February 26, 2010 – Jim Corey, Managing Partner at Blue Ridge Partners, will participate on a panel at The Capital Roundtables’ 4th Semi-annual MasterClassTM on Middle-Market PE Portfolio Companies. The panel discussion is titled, “Revenue Generation & Sales Force Effectiveness – How to Plan, Motivate & Measure Your Top Line Growth” and will take place on March 4, 2010 at the University Club in New York City.
The all-day MasterClassTM is focused on best practices for helping PE firm portfolio companies build value and prepare for IPO’s or strategic sales. The day will be chaired by John Juller, a Senior Vice President at General Atlantic, LLC responsible for maximizing growth initiatives and business improvement opportunities in their portfolio companies. The Capital Roundtable is America’s leading educational conference company for General Partners and Limited Partners of private equity funds. For more information on the MasterClassTM, please call Dana DeMattia at 212-832-7333 ext. 102, or send an email to ddemattia@capitalroundtable.com.
Jerry Hughes Joins Firm as New Principal
January 26, 2010 – We are extremely pleased to announce that Jerry Hughes has joined our firm as a Principal. He brings unique experience in helping consumer-oriented businesses find new ways to accelerate profitable revenue growth. His clients have included companies in the consumer goods, financial services, retail, health care, and marketing services sectors.
Jerry has over twenty years of experience as a consultant and executive focused on growth strategies, sales and marketing effectiveness, and corporate value maximization. His consulting experience includes a wide variety of growth and value improvement engagements with Fortune 500 and mid-market companies while a senior manager at Braxton Associates and Luminant Worldwide. As a corporate executive he has focused on improving customer acquisition, growth and retention, and marketing strategy and implementation at Inforte and Rewards Network.
Jerry will be based in our Midwest location in Chicago and can be reached at jhughes@blueridgepartners.com or 312-953-5576.
Brad Wilsted to Serve on Panel at McGuire Woods 7th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity & Finance Conference
January 20, 2010 – Brad Wilsted, Managing Director at Blue Ridge Partners, will be a panelist at the McGuire Woods LLP 7th Annual Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity & Finance Conference. The panel discussion is titled, “What Will the Next Five Years Bring to Health Care?” and will take place on the afternoon of February 11, 2010 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
The Conference has gained a well-deserved reputation for candidly addressing key issues and prospects for private equity investments in the healthcare and life sciences arenas. For more information on the conference, contact Amy McGlynn of McGuire Woods, amcglynn@mcguirewoods.com.
Blue Ridge Partners Launches New Website
September 15, 2009 – Blue Ridge Partners officially launched its new website introducing a fresh new look and additional content materials for corporate and private equity firm clients and other interested parties.
“The launch of our new website is a critical step in communicating the vision and strategic services of Blue Ridge Partners as a firm focused on successfully growing top-line revenue for our clients,” said Jim Corey, Chief Executive Officer. “Along with improved navigation, our new website provides visitors with access to a growing collection of case examples of our work and timely briefings on important revenue generation topics.”
New information will be regularly added to the site and can be viewed by accessing ‘Client Case Examples and ‘Executive Briefings’ at www.blueridgepartners.com.
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Blue Ridge Partners Promotes New Principal
June 24, 2009 – Blue Ridge Partners today announced the promotion of Jeff Gurganus to Principal in the firm’s senior leadership group. Jeff initially joined the firm as a Manager in 2005.
“Jeff Gurganus has proven his ability to function at this new level of responsibility”, said Jim Corey, Chief Executive Officer. “He will continue to help clients grow profitable top-line revenue and will expand our assistance through ongoing services to help them monitor and maintain their growth. We are fortunate to have a leader as qualified as Jeff to facilitate our expansion in client services.”
“Blue Ridge Partners is at an exciting point in its growth,” remarked Mr. Gurganus. “I look forward to working with our senior leaders, Advisory Board and engagement teams to communicate and deliver our services to both corporations and private equity firms.”
Mr. Gurganus has over 15 years of consulting and corporate executive experience. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Partners his experience included serving as Vice President, Corporate Finance with Simplexity, serving in the office of the CFO of XM Satellite Radio and as a consulting Engagement Manager with The Dealy Strategy Group. Mr. Gurganus earned his MBA from Georgetown University, his MA from the George Washington University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park.