Stout Risius Ross (SRR) Expands Valuation & Financial Opinions Practice with addition of Mark J. Melancon, CFA

CHICAGO, IL / May 23, 2011 -- Stout Risius Ross (SRR), a financial advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, Valuation & Financial Opinions, and Dispute Advisory & Forensic Services, today announced that Mr. Mark J. Melancon, CFA has joined the firm as a Managing Director.  He will be based in Chicago. Mr. Melancon has an extensive background in corporate finance and valuation.  He has advised clients in a variety of industries on financial reporting matters including purchase price allocations and goodwill impairment testing, corporate tax matters, ESOPs, gift and estate tax