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At Macadam Capital, Mr. Rech's engagements have included the development of strategic business plans, profit and performance improvement plans, capitalization strategies, the closing of senior debt, subordinated debt and equity transactions, the financial structuring and negotiation of joint ventures, contracts and shareholder agreements, and the sales and mergers of assets and operations. He has worked with companies ranging from heavy manufacturing to distribution; operating in a wide variety of industry sectors of the economy.Prior to the formation of Macadam, Mr. Rech spent five years with Exxon, five years with Marriott, two years with Mercury Savings and Loan, and six years with Red Lion Hotels and Inns. While at these companies, Mr. Rech's experience covered a wide range of management responsibilities with a focus on acquisition programs and the raising of capital from public and private debt and equity sources, including commercial, investment and merchant bankers, insurance companies, and pension funds. In the course of these transactions, Mr. Rech spearheaded the efforts of finance, treasury, accounting, tax, and legal departments. In various capacities, he has had responsibility for strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, benefits and insurance administration, and investor relations.Mr. Rech began his business career after obtaining a Masters of Business Administration degree with distinction from Harvard University in 1975, which followed four years as an officer in the United States Naval Supply Corps, and an undergraduate Engineering degree from Northwestern University in 1969. | 