Richard K. Blum
rick.blum@kingsleygroup.com

Rick Blum is the President of the Kingsley Group. Mr. Blum has provided financial consulting services and interim management services to a variety of firms across numerous industries for over 20 years. Mr. Blum has held the position of CEO, CFO and interim CEO/CFO. In addition to his corporate consulting and interim management roles, Mr. Blum has also provided financial advisory, forensic accounting, valuation, and restructuring services throughout the southern United States. He has been qualified as an expert in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Blum is frequently requested to speak to civic, industry and academic groups on financial advisory topics. Mr. Blum holds an MBA degree in Finance and General Management from the Freeman School at Tulane University. He obtained a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Tulane University. Mr. Blum is also a Registered Professional Engineer. Mr. Blum is actively involved in civic, professional, charitable and academic organizations.

Lee N. Barba
lee.barba@kingsleygroup.com

Lee Barba is experienced in a multitude of industries from entrepreneurial firms to international conglomerates. Before joining the Kingsley Group, Mr. Barba was a consultant with AlixPartners, an international bankruptcy and turnaround management firm. During his term at AlixPartners, he was involved in numerous business valuations and commercial litigation matters, both inside and outside of the bankruptcy process. He was also involved in the venture capital arena. Mr. Barba holds an MBA in Finance, General Management and Information Systems from the Freeman School at Tulane University where he was an Aldrich Fellow. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University. Mr. Barba is also actively involved in civic, professional, charitable and academic organizations.