McLean, VA, March 21, 2006 – The McLean Group, a private Washington DC area investment bank providing merger and acquisition, valuation and private equity financing services, with offices in Virginia, Ohio and California, is pleased to announce that Ron Lague is joining the firm as a Managing Director. He will operate all business transactions and manage client relationships in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts from his office in Boston.

"Ron joining The McLean Group, is one of the many steps that the firm has taken over the past year to expand its reach over the merger and acquisition market" said Dennis Roberts, Chairman and Founder of the firm. "His analytical expertise and industry knowledge are significant assets for the firm to capture middle-market M&A opportunities in this region."

Ron Lague has over twenty years of experience working with owners of closely held businesses. He has advised fortune 500 and middle market clients throughout the United States and Canada on a variety of financial matters. As a Certified Public Accountant and Valuation Analyst, Ron demonstrates quantitative skills necessary in situations involving acquisition and divestiture transactions, assisting business owners to measure and enhance the value of their businesses.

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About The McLean Group
The McLean Group is a private investment bank providing merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital formation, executive advisory and litigation support services. Its focus is on serving middle-market businesses generating between $5 million and $300 million in revenues. The firm has a diverse practice and specialized expertise and domain knowledge in IT services, technology, telecommunications, government contracting, finance, logistics, and travel and hospitality sectors.