I am writing this article while en route to Paris to attend TMA European chapter leaders’ meetings and the TMA UK Annual Conference in London. The uninterrupted time on my flight has given me an opportunity to reflect on the enriching experiences I have had this year proudly serving as TMA Global...
From speaking to several TMA members recently, many feel that this year has flown by particularly quickly. Whether that perception is influenced by an increase in our restructuring activity or melancholy associated with the impending winter, I nonetheless agree with the observation. For me, my term...
Months of thoughtful planning and diligent effort by volunteers and TMA Global staff are about to pay enormous dividends with The 2019 TMA Annual, September 25-27, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Featuring outstanding education sessions and a variety of social events intended to help you build...
As we pass the halfway point of 2019, our industry still ponders where we are in the current economic cycle and if signs of change are finally on the horizon. Default rates remain low, and capital is still abundant in most sectors. Interest rates have plateaued, and the Federal Reserve has already...
In this year of a more forward-facing TMA, I wanted to recognize and express my gratitude to the leaders and chapters who continue to raise the bar on the value of TMA membership with their development and support of TMA regional conference opportunities. Our regional conferences are near and dear...
As I understand the vision of TMA’s founders over 30 years ago, they were building a community of like-minded professionals who were focused on corporate renewal and rehabilitation, not simply bankruptcy and liquidation. They envisioned a community which facilitated knowledge sharing, established...
My first few months as TMA Global president have been extremely rewarding and informative. It has been a pleasure interacting with TMA Global volunteer leaders and staff, attending various chapter events and meeting chapter leadership, and spending time with our professionally diverse membership. I...
One of the most rewarding aspects of volunteer leadership at TMA Global is the frequent interaction I have with TMA members from around the world. Although differences exist in local insolvency laws and restructuring customs, global turnaround professionals share a fundamental focus on improving...
When I first joined TMA early in my career, my objectives were quite simple. Like all of my peers, I wanted to meet and interact with other professionals in the restructuring community, build a professional network, benefit from high-quality, relevant professional education, and maybe even have a...
My first 100 days as CEO of TMA have been storied. With each person I touch, each chapter I visit, and each initiative we roll out, I am reminded of the power of the Big Tent that is TMA. It is strong, and it is growing. I continue to be motivated and inspired by the dedication of our members, the...