News Update

8/24/06


We are pleased to announce that Chris A. Hammond has joined Green Manning & Bunch as Director of GMB Business Advisors. Chris has extensive experience leading transactions in a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, business-to-business service, and construction. Previously, he was Vice President at IBG Business Services, Inc., an M&A advisory firm in Denver. While at IBG, Chris earned the firm's Dealmaker of the Year and Transaction of the Year awards. 

"Chris has built a successful career advising owners of lower middle-market businesses, and understands the unique processes required to maximize value for business owners in that underserved market," stated
Alan Mayer, Managing Director of GMB Business Advisors. "We are extremely excited that Chris elected to bring his lower middle-market expertise to GMB and look forward to his contribution to the continued growth of the firm's Business Advisors division."

Chris co-founded and served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries from 1999 through 2002, and is a member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. He earned his BS from Texas A&M University. Chris can be reached at chammond@gmbltd.com or 303.592.4820.

GMB Business Advisors, a division of
Green Manning & Bunch, Ltd., is an investment banking firm focused exclusively on facilitating M&A transactions for lower middle-market companies. Our merger & acquisition and related financial advisory services are specifically designed for companies valued between $5 million and $30 million.

Green Manning & Bunch, Ltd. is an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private placements of equity and debt, and strategic financial advisory services for middle market companies. GMB combines nearly $15 billion in transactional experience with industry specific expertise in Business Services, Construction, Consumer/Retail, Healthcare and Industrials to deliver superior results for its clients. From its headquarters in Denver and its office in Phoenix, GMB is centrally located to serve clients nationwide. 

GMB's corporate parent,
COBIZ INC. (Nasdaq: COBZ), is a $2.02 billion financial holding company that offers commercial banking services; trust and fiduciary services; property and casualty insurance brokerage and risk management consulting services; and employee and executive benefits consulting and wealth transfer services.

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