Focus Management Group
Joseph R. Karel has almost two decades of experience in the turnaround management industry. Joseph R. held various senior management and business development roles at Focus Management Group, where they served as the Managing Director since 2012. Prior to that, they worked at the Turnaround Management Association from 1995 to 2012. At TMA, they held the positions of Director of Fund Development and Conference and Seminar Coordinator, where they oversaw marketing opportunities, non-dues revenue streams, and national conference planning.
Joseph R. Karel earned a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Marketing from Columbia College, where they studied from 1988 to 1994. Joseph R. later pursued a Certificate in Fundraising Management from DePaul University, where they enrolled from 1999 to 2001.
Focus Management Group
Focus Management Group is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Tampa, Dallas, Los Angeles,and Cleveland. Focus Management Group provides turn-key support to underperforming companies and their stakeholders, including secured lenders and equity sponsors. The Professionals of Focus Management Group believe that it is important to offer a full suite of services so our clients may fulfill all of their financial and operational needs through one trusted resource. Our library of service offerings covers all aspects of performance enhancement, turnaround management, asset realization and value maximization. Over the past two decades, Focus Management Group has built a nationwide team of multi-disciplined professionals who are experts in their field. We are a leader in the market for mid-size companies facing turnaround or crisis situations. Our performance has earned us the highest levels of trust and respect when confronted with challenging circumstances.