Great American Group named Chad Yutka as managing director, Strategy of its Corporate Advisory & Valuation Services (CAVS) subsidiary.

Yutka first joined GA in January 2012 as vice president for GA’s Corporate Valuation Services practice. He started his career in the appraisal industry in 2003. Since then, he has specialized in the valuation of industrial plants, machinery, equipment and other tangible assets and has led more than 850 valuations of international and domestic corporations’ assets for advisory, financial reporting, tax, dispute resolution, financing, insurance and liquidation purposes.

“I’m honored to be able to rejoin GA during a time of transformation and growth,” Yutka said.

In his new role, Yutka will be responsible for promoting growth and providing the direction for the strategic development of the CAVS practice. He will provide additional experience and leadership to an already formidable team of seasoned advisory and valuation professionals.

“We’re going to be expanding our team, as well as the services we provide to our clients,” Yutka said. “The goal for this group is to be the premier provider of corporate advisory and valuation services in this industry.”

“Chad’s vast valuation experience makes him a valuable asset to our growing team,” said Michael Marchlik, CEO of Great American Group’s Appraisal practice. “Having him back in the GA family enables us to continue enhancing our valuation services platform.”

Great American Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of B. Riley Financial, is a provider of advisory and valuation services, asset disposition and auction solutions. Great American Group assists companies, lenders, capital providers, private equity investors and professional service firms in maximizing the value of their assets.