LCG Advisors, a leading Tampa-based transaction advisory firm, has announced that Brian Drajem has been promoted to Vice President and Team Manager of its Healthcare Advisory Group. Drajem has over 15 years of healthcare due diligence and advisory services experience, completing several hundred engagements in his career.  His experience includes due diligence services in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions, cash flow loans, and asset based loans, covering many segments of the industry including hospitals, home care, skilled nursing and behavioral health. 

Prior to joining LCG, Drajem was Assistant Vice President – Financial Risk Analysis of GE Healthcare Financial Services, the $5 billion international healthcare lending arm of General Electric.  While at GE, he was recognized as a top performer and strong contributor for each of his last five years.  Previously he was a Senior Accountant with Toski & Co., now EFP Rotenberg, a top regional accounting firm, where he performed financial audits and other financial analysis.  Previously he was Director of Accounting for the American Red Cross, Western New York Chapter where he prepared financial statements and led financial reporting.

“We’re thrilled to have Brian on our team at LCG and are excited about the direction of the group under his leadership,” said Brad Velie, Managing Director – Healthcare Advisory Group of LCG Advisors. “Brian’s 15 plus years of focused due diligence experience in healthcare complements our team and should significantly add to the growth of the group.”

“It’s a privilege to be part of such a terrific team with the outstanding reputation and market presence that LCG enjoys. I look forward to being a key part of the Healthcare Advisory Group and building upon the success the firm has experienced over the past 13 years,” said Drajem.

LCG is a leading advisory firm specializing in loan and investment due diligence, investment banking and corporate advisory services, and private wealth management.