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Aurora Management Partners Adds Senior Consultant to Manage Cleveland Office
June 15, 2007

Atlanta, GA: Jay P. “Chip” AuWerter has joined Aurora Management Partners, headquartered in Atlanta, as a Director to manage its Cleveland office and serve its growing client base in the Great Lakes Region.

Prior to joining Aurora, Mr. AuWerter was with Glass & Associates in New York and most recently with The Pearce Group in Cleveland where he was Managing Partner with responsibilities for a variety of operational turnarounds and restructurings. David Baker, Managing Director of Aurora, stated that “as a respected turnaround professional and a Cleveland native, Chip will give Aurora an even stronger presence in this market area as well as the ability to effectively serve our growing list of middle market clients in the healthcare, automotive and other manufacturing industries. Chip is an impact player and brings proven leadership skills to Aurora so we’re excited to have him on our team.”

Mr. AuWerter has held a variety of management positions with various companies, including CEO, COO, CFO and CRO and has conducted business/operational assessments for over 25 companies. In addition, he brings the added experience to Aurora’s clients from his work with Booz, Allen & Hamilton where he was a Management Consultant and with Ford Motor Company where he was a Product Line Manager and Senior Product Planning Analyst. Chip is also a CTP (Certified Turnaround Professional) and an active member of the Ohio Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association.

Aurora has had a major presence in the Great Lakes Region for a number of years handling engagements for a variety of automotive and manufacturing companies. Mr. AuWerter will be responsible for growing both Aurora’s client base and its Cleveland staff as it serves the growing need for restructuring services in this area.

With offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Cleveland, Aurora Management Partners provides business consulting and interim management, creditor services, investor services and corporate governance advisory services.

For more information contact David Baker, Managing Director at 770-904-5209 or email dbaker@auroramp.com.