David A. Spehar, a 30-year appraisal and disposition veteran whose work has encompassed more than 350 companies and thousands of retail stores across North America, joined Tiger Group as associate director of field operations.
Spehar’s new role includes overseeing Tiger’s data-driven approach to marketing and selling furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) during liquidations and strategic store-closings, as well as conducting field evaluations of retail stores and distribution centers on behalf of Tiger’s valuation practice. He reports to Tiger Group executive managing director Arnold L. Jacobs.
“The depth of Dave’s experience is notable,” Jacobs said. “It includes managing the operations and financials for liquidations across the United States and Canada; marketing and selling millions of dollars’ worth of inventory and FF&E; and using his training as a merchant and engineer to conduct wholesale, retail and industrial appraisals. We’re thrilled to welcome Dave to the Tiger team.”
Spehar joins Tiger after working closely with the company for the past 12 years as a senior field consultant. His engagements have included supervisory FF&E or field operations roles on projects such as Macy’s, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Big Lots, RadioShack, Sports Authority and Gander Mountain.
“We have been particularly impressed with Dave’s ability to find unrecognized FF&E value by combining old-fashioned legwork with cutting-edge approaches to digital marketing and research,” Michael McGrail COO of Tiger Group, said. “Dave also puts a strong focus on teamwork and communication, which is right in line with our culture at Tiger.”
