Birmingham, Alabama 15 September 2011 – Kirchner Private Capital Group (KPCG) today announced that Jack Callaway has joined Kirchner & Company Inc. in the role of a Managing Director. Jack brings over 30 years of experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, and finance.

KPCG is one of North America’s leading boutique firms focused on all aspects of the small and medium enterprise providing asset management, transaction management and operational transition management services. Kirchner and Company Inc., the M&A arm of KPCG, provides M&A advisory and transaction management services with a uniquely operational approach.

Jack comes to the Kirchner Group after a successful career that has included several years as Vice President of Investment Banking at NBC Securities Inc. a subsidiary of First American Bank, and managing his own independent boutique M&A firm. He began his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.

“We are very excited to bring Jack into our M&A group,” said W.B. (Bud) Kirchner, CEO and founder of KPCG. “A veteran like Jack will enhance our already strong and successful team. In addition to an impressive amount of experience, he has complimentary domain expertise that will mesh nicely with our group.”

“I am excited to be joining the Kirchner Group since they share my commitment to helping privately-held businesses through every aspect of their life. I look forward to working closely with the entire Kirchner team” stated Jack.

About Kirchner Private Capital Group
Kirchner Private Capital Group is patterned after the original model for a merchant bank. Our team is comprised of successful business people who now apply their operational, transactional and investment experience to the unique needs of early- and mid-stage companies and their investors. We pride ourselves in both the quality and quantity of the long-term relationships we have built over the last 26 years. www.kirchnergroup.com

For more information please contact:
Lew Turnquist
Senior Managing Partner
Phone: +1 (205) 313-0784
lturnquist@kirchnergroup.com