October 26, 2026 - Westlake Village,
California - Great American Holdings, LLC ("GA Group"), a provider of
financial advisory, valuation, asset disposition, investment banking, and
lending services and majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital
Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), today announced the appointment of Justin
Anderson as Managing Director in the Midwest Region and the promotion of Akilah Moore to Senior
Director of Business Development in the Midwest and Canada for GA Group's Advisory
& Valuation Services segment.
In his new role, Justin will lead client
and referral-partner relationships throughout the Midwest. Based in the greater
Chicago area, he brings extensive experience in middle-market finance,
asset-based lending and complex capital solutions. Throughout his career, he
has advised businesses and collaborated with lenders, investors and sponsors on
financing and liquidity needs. His background across lending, capital markets
and relationship management will support GA Group's continued expansion and
deepen its client relationships across the region.
Managing Director of Business Development for the Midwest Region
"I'm excited to join GA Group and contribute to a platform
with a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality advisory and
valuation solutions," said Justin Anderson. "Having spent more than a decade
working with middle-market companies, financial sponsors, and bank and non-bank
ABL providers, I understand that successful transactions depend on strong
relationships, thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. The Midwest is a
relationship-driven market, and I look forward to partnering with clients and
referral sources to help them anticipate capital needs, navigate complexity and
execute with confidence."
Senior Director of Business Development for the Midwest & Canada
Akilah's promotion reflects her success in building and
expanding client relationships across the Midwest, as well as her expertise in
appraisal, valuation, and field-examination services. She began her career as
an appraiser on the Industrial Inventory team and brings practical experience
in the diligence required to support asset-based lending transactions. Her
background enables her to help clients and referral partners navigate complex
financing decisions with confidence.
In her expanded role, Akilah will continue to lead growth
and client support in the Midwest while assuming responsibility for GA Group's
coverage and expansion in Canada. Drawing on the firm's specialized resources
and institutional knowledge, she will focus on strengthening the company's
presence in both markets.
"Clients need a trusted partner who can provide reliable
diligence when timing and execution are critical to a transaction's success," said
Akilah Moore. "I'm excited to expand our reach and provide clients throughout
the Midwest and Canada with access to GA Group's expertise, insights, and
resources."
"Justin brings the market knowledge, lending experience and relationship-first approach that our Midwest clients value," said Bill Soncini, recently named Co-President and Chief Revenue Officer of GA Group's Appraisal & Valuation division. "Having spent years focused closely on the Midwest and as National Sales Manager, I know how important it is to show up for clients with expertise, urgency and genuine care. Justin and Akilah bring exactly that approach, and his appointment, together with her well-earned promotion and expanded coverage, gives us an even stronger team to meet growing demand across critical markets."
About GA Group
GA Group is a privately held global firm
offering a comprehensive set of tailored solutions to meet our clients' diverse
needs. Our experts provide advisory and valuation services, as well as
monetize, lend against, and acquire assets across a broad range of sectors from
both healthy and distressed companies. GA Group and its predecessors are
celebrating over 50 years of customer service, and the company's leadership has
over 100 years of collective experience in the industry. GA Group is
majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. For more
information, please visit www.gagroup.com.
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