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
P: (216) 536-4248
Brutt@tscbank.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.
Patrick Dunphy
Rainstar Capital Group | Managing Director
P: (216) 509.3223
Patrick.dunphy@rainstarcapitalgroup.com
Rainstar Capital is a private debt advisory firm, helping middle market and small businesses find private (non-bank) capital to meet liquidity and investment needs during periods of high growth or operational transition (turnaround), as well as out-of-favor industries. Solutions include working capital, equipment finance, commercial real estate (owner-occupied and investment), acquisition, and cash flow loans.
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.
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.
David F. Long, CPA, CVA
Corrigan Krause | Director
2055 Crocker Road | Suite 300 | Westlake, OH 44145
P: (440) 471.0800
dave@corrigankrause.com
Business Type: Certified Public Accountant
www.corrigankrause.com
Corrigan Krause is a Certified Public Accounting firm focused on closely-held businesses, individuals and not-for-profits. In addition to traditional accounting, tax and consulting services, Dave also performs business valuations for purposes including mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, divorces, and shareholder disputes.
Bruce Lowe, Esq.
Taft Stettinius & Holister LLP
P: (216) 706.3911
blowe@taftlaw.com
Greg McBride
Allianz Trade
17158 Sunset Dr. | Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
P: (216) 548.8376
greg.mcbride@eulerhermes.com
Business Type: Accounts Receivable Protection
www.eulerhermes.us
Euler Hermes, backed by Allianz, is the largest and longest-tenured Credit Insurance provider in the world. We recognize ways to not only allow our clients to mitigate the risk of unpaid invoices, but also to use our service to allow safe and aggressive growth using our knowledge and resources as an extension of their existing credit function.
Sarah McIntosh
KIKO Auctioneers & Asset Advisors | Business Development
2722 Fulton Dr. NW | Canton, OH 44718
P: (330) 453.9187
smcintosh@kikocompany.com
Business Type: Auctioneer & Asset Advisor
www.kikoauctions.com
KIKO Auctioneers and Asset Advisors is a 3rd generation, full-service auction and real estate brokerage company specializing in providing clients with options to reach their financial goals. Founded in 1945, KIKO is built on a strong tradition of honesty and integrity. With over 1,100 auctions per year and strong proven results, KIKO leads the market in guiding businesses through the process of buying or selling real estate, equipment, non-working capital and inventory.
Frank Nagorney, Esq.
Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA | Partner
4600 Euclid Avenue | Suite 400 | Cleveland, OH 44103
P: (216) 241.2880
frank@cowdenlaw.com
Business Type: Attorney
www.cowdenlaw.com
We are entrepreneurs providing legal advice to entrepreneurs and privately owned businesses, focusing on non-bank and bank lending, venture capital, intellectual property protection and licensing, taxation, international trade and finance, bankruptcy, acquistions, insurance and dispute resolution.
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
Richard Henry Group
P: (216) 534-2759
joshfeldman@jcfcva.com
Business Type: Forensic Accounting
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.
Adam Santo
Huntington Bank
P: (216) 409.9170
adam.t.santo@huntington.com
Elaine Straub
Sagemark Consultants/Osaic Wealth, Inc.,
P: (440) 437.8940
Elaine.Straub@lfg.com
Fred Tough
RHG Solutions
P: (440) 479.0270
toughf@rhgsolutions.com
Joanie Zimmer
Amrock LLC
P: (440) 940.3302
Joanie.Zimmer@amrock.com