Andrew Hinz Promoted to Associate at Grace Matthews, Inc.

MILWAUKEE (January 27, 2009) -- Grace Matthews, Inc., a Milwaukee-based investment bank, announced today that Andy Hinz has been promoted to Investment Banking Associate.

Hinz specializes in buy- and sell-side transactions and leveraged finance. In his new position, Andy will take on an expanded role in developing and executing transaction strategies for a broad range of clients. Since he joined Grace Matthews in 2007, Andy has worked on transactions within the financial services, basic materials, printing, and industrial equipment and services markets. Previously, Andy was an Equity Research Analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee.

"Our clients value Andy's work ethic and practical intelligence. His balance of personal communication and technical financial skills represents an ideal combination for dealing with the many challenges involved in working in mergers and acquisitions," said Doug Mitman, a Managing Director at Grace Matthews.

Andy holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and received a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with an emphasis in accounting and finance. While at UW-Eau Claire, Andy received the 2003-2004 College of Business Outstanding Student Award and was the Student Director of the Investment Management Program.

Grace Matthews, Inc., based in Milwaukee's historic Third Ward, provides merger, acquisition, and corporate finance advisory services to corporate and private equity clients. Grace Matthew' principals have successfully completed more than 200 transactions on behalf of clients ranging from private, middle-market companies to large foreign and U.S.-based multi-nationals. For more detailed information on Grace Matthews, Inc., visit www.gracematthews.com.

CONTACT:
Doug Mitman, Managing Director
dmitman@gracematthews.com
(414) 278-1120