GLFN Member Directory
BOARD MEMBERS
George Pilat - President of Great Lakes Funding Network
Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA | Partner
600 East Granger Road | Suite 200 | Independence, OH 44131
P: (216) 573-6000
C: (216) 272-6577
gpilat@gertsburglicata.co
www.gertsburglicata.com
Business Type: Lawyer
George is Leader of the Firm's Business Transactions Practice Group with 35 years of legal experience. He works as the Legal Business Advisor to small and medium-size businesses to help them navigate legal transactions, avoid litigation risks, run their companies better, and address the multitude of challenges they face with business transactions and litigation.
Josh Feldman - Vice President & Treasurer of Great Lakes Funding Network
Joshua C. Feldman Forensic Accounting
P: (216) 534-2759
Joshua.feldman@jcfcva.com
Business Type: Forensic Accounting
I provide business valuation, asset tracing, fraud examination, economic damage computation, and other litigation support services.
Bob Rutt - Secretary of Great Lakes Funding Network
TriState Capital Bank | Vice President
200 Public Square | Suite 4020 | Cleveland, OH 44115
P: (216) 575-4009
rrutt@tscbank.com
Business Type: Banker
www.tristatecapitalbank.com
Commercial loan workout.
Dov Frankel
Taft Stettinius & Holister
P: (216) 706-3945
dfrankel@taftlaw.com
ACTIVE MEMBERS of Great Lakes Funding Network
Ron Barber
RG Barber Consultants, CPAs
P: (216) 226-8203
rbarber@rgbarber.com
Steven Blake
Principal
20631 Beaconsfield Blvd | Rocky River, OH 44116
P: (216) 408-7911
steve.blake@sbcglobal.net
Business Type: Financial Advisor
Assisting small and middle market businesses with restructuring, refinancing and debt negotiations for over 40 years.
Tracey Clarke
First Commonwealth Bank
P: (330) 323-7115
tdclarke@fcbanking.com
Josh Feldman - Vice President & Treasurer of Great Lakes Funding Network
Joshua C. Feldman Forensic Accounting
P: (216) 534-2759
Joshua.feldman@jcfcva.com
Business Type: Forensic Accounting
I provide business valuation, asset tracing, fraud examination, economic damage computation, and other litigation support services.
Dov Frankel
Taft Stettinius & Holister
P: (216) 706-3945
dfrankel@taftlaw.com
Tom Furnas
Growth Strategies Group LLC
P: (216) 403-4179
tfurnas@growthsga.com
Richard Henry
RHG Solutions, LLC
P: (440) 724.2658
henryrf@RHGSolutions.com
Dan Kasper
Biz Coach aka Kasper Consulting, LLC. | President
4058 Fox Meadow Drive – Medina, Ohio 44256
P: (330) 603-2354
Dan@bizcoach-dan.com
Business Type: Consulting / Business Coaching
www.linkedin.com/in/dankaspercoaching
As a seasoned business coach, I specialize in guiding owners through strategic growth phases by leveraging my extensive leadership experience across various industries. Collaborating closely with leadership teams, we develop tailored operating systems and implement proven tools such as the Entrepreneur’s Operating System, Lean methodology, and DISC assessments. These initiatives foster a cohesive team, enhance organizational commitment, and facilitate successful transitions or expansions. Whether owners find themselves at a plateau, seeking an exit strategy, or simply aiming for expansion, my coaching services provide the guidance and support needed to navigate these critical junctures and take their businesses to the next level. In addition, on occasion I support RHG Solutions, LLC. as an affiliate.
Jason Kugler
Commercial Funding, Inc.
P: (440) 482-2987
jkugler@bridgebusinesscredit.com
Bridge Business Credit provides flexible working capital solutions from $500,000 to $6 million for businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing. Through asset-based lending, we help companies leverage accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and real estate to improve cash flow, support growth, and navigate transitional situations.
David F. Long, CPA, CVA
D F Long & Associates, LLC
P: (440) 773-9763
dave@dflong.net
Chris Loucks
Alliant
P: (216) 633-0650
chris.loucks@alliant.com
Bruce Lowe, Esq.
Taft Stettinius & Holister LLP
P: (216) 706-3911
blowe@taftlaw.com
Reiner Mueller
Liberty Capital
P: (440) 527-0521
reiner@libertycapitalfunding.net
George Pilat - President of Great Lakes Funding Network
Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA | Partner
600 East Granger Road | Suite 200 | Independence, OH 44131
P: (216) 573-6000
C: (216) 272-6577
gpilat@gertsburglicata.co
www.gertsburglicata.com
Business Type: Lawyer
George is Leader of the Firm's Business Transactions Practice Group with 35 years of legal experience. He works as the Legal Business Advisor to small and medium-size businesses to help them navigate legal transactions, avoid litigation risks, run their companies better, and address the multitude of challenges they face with business transactions and litigation.
Robert A. Rutt
TriState Capital Bank | Vice President
200 Public Square | Suite 4020 | Cleveland, OH 44115
P: (216) 575-4009
rrutt@tscbank.com
Business Type: Banker
www.tristatecapitalbank.com
Commercial loan workout.
Elaine Straub
Sagemark Consultants/Osaic Wealth, Inc.,
P: (440) 437-8940
Elaine.Straub@lfg.com
Fred Tough
RHG Soutions
P: (440) 479-0270
toughf@rhgsolutions.com
Christopher Wagner
Wagner M & A Advisory
P: (216) 212-5666
chris@wagner-advisory.com
At Wagner M&A Advisory, Chris advises family and investor owned, lower middle market companies on sell side and buy side transactions. He also provides business valuations for estate planning and business exit planning purposes. In addition, Chris assists business owners in finding financial partners who can help them grow their business as well as provide additional liquidity.