Family Business Consulting


Mary Korman



Family Business Consulting


  • RSM McGladrey Family Business Group: Senior Consultant from 1985 until retirement in 2001. Consulted with over 200 family owned businesses.
  • Authored articles for national and regional business/trade publications.
  • Presented workshops and seminars on topics relevant to family business owners and their families.


Education and Training


  • B.A. in Psychology, Mills College, 1960
  • Masters of Social Work, University of Minnesota, 1974.
  • Mediation Training, Hamline University School of Law
  • Conflict Resolution Training, Alfred Einstein University, Cape Cod Summer Institute


Other Experience


  • Family therapist, private practice and community mental health agency, 1975 to 1985.
  • Interpersonal communications trainer
  • Human Resource assistant, 1961 to 1965

 

What Others Say About Mary Korman


  • "Mary has an objective and professional manner that creates a safe environment for confronting sensitive issues." (inheritor of family business)
  • "Mary  was respectful of all the individuals involved and of our differing opinions and goals, and she helped us understand each other." (owner of client firm)
  • "Mary helped us, in time of family crisis, ensure that our sibling group not splinter, but remain solidly intact." (2nd generation owner of family business)
  • "Mary's calm manner and extensive knowledge was a catalyst for moving the family forward to establish and commit to policies guiding our family shareholder group, and making wise decisions." (owner and leader of 3rd generation family business)