Tatum, LLC Recognized as Top 12 Firm for Certified Turnaround Professionals

The Journal of Corporate Renewal lists Tatum among firms with a
high number of turnaround executives
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Tatum, LLC has been recognized in the July 2008 issue of the
Journal of Corporate Renewal, a monthly magazine of the Turnaround
Management Association, as one of the top 12 firms with the highest
number of Certified Turnaround Professionals (CTP). Tatum has seven
partners on staff who have earned the prestigious CTP certification,
and there are several others who are currently in the process of
becoming certified.

Since 1993, the CTP designation has provided an objective measure
and recognition of expertise related to workouts, restructurings and
corporate renewal, and is granted to those who meet specific standards
of education, experience and professional conduct, and pass a rigorous
set of examinations. Those who achieve certification must abide by a
Code of Ethics and complete at least 50 hours of continuing
professional education, including two hours of Ethics, during each
two-year period.

"The CTP designation is a well-recognized advanced certification
for experienced and skilled turnaround professionals," said Gerard
Mozian, national segment leader - restructuring for Tatum. "We are
honored to be recognized among the elite firms focused on providing
turnaround services with a high standard of excellence and integrity."

About TMA

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, the Turnaround
Management Association (http://www.turnaround.org/) is the only
international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal
and turnaround management. With international headquarters in Chicago,
TMA's 8,100 members in 43 regional chapters comprise a professional
community of turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants,
investors, lenders, venture capitalists, appraisers, liquidators,
executive recruiters and consultants. Members adhere to a Code of
Ethics specifying high standards of professionalism, integrity and
competence. Its Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) program
recognizes professional excellence and provides an objective measure
of expertise related to workouts, restructurings and corporate
renewal.

About Tatum, LLC

Tatum is the largest and only Executive Services firm in the U.S.
with a singular focus on helping companies maximize the Office of the
CFO to accelerate business performance and create more value. Tatum
works with companies of all sizes who need decisive leadership talent,
capacity, and access to improve and sustain performance. Tatum
understands the urgency of NOW. Our firm's extensive cadre of
executive and consulting professionals can respond immediately to
deliver the right executive leader and flexible resources, to address
the challenges facing the Office of the CFO. For more information,
please visit www.TatumLLC.com.

Tatum, LLC
Dana Barka, 404-880-1328
Dana.barka@tatumllc.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard
Chad Corley, 404-739-0149
Chad.corley@fleishman.com

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