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."
~ Second 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