Kenneth Toudouze - Director - Barrier Advisors

Mr. Kenneth Toudouze is an Operations Director at Barrier Advisors. His most recent engagement project (spanning 4Q07 through 2008) was with a paper towel/tissue manufacturer and converter, where he was part of the transition team stabilizing the enterprise while in bankruptcy. After bankruptcy exit, he oversaw the outsourcing of the $27Million Transportation function to a 3rd-Party Logistics provider, saving $3Million+ per annum.

He was previously a Portfolio Manager at Highland Capital 2001 to 2007, focusing on the Aerospace, Airlines and Theater sectors. Prior to joining Highland in April 2001, Mr. Toudouze served as Research Director-U.S. Equity Research for Street Advisor.com from 2000 to 2001. Previously, Mr. Toudouze was employed with Westwood Management and Principal Financial Securities in Dallas as a Research Analyst. Formerly, Mr. Toudouze worked as a design engineer for Loral. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas from 1991 to 2005. He has served 12 years in the finance industry and 9 years in engineering.

Mr. Toudouze is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He also holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University. In addition, he has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Toudouze has completed the Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training and is a candidate for the Lean 9+3 Certification.

PROFESSIONALS

Investment Banking Services - Corporate Restructuring - Distressed M&A - Wind Downs