Gordon Bros. names head of debt investment group

Boston Gordon Bros. Group announced Tuesday that it has named Judy K. Mencher president of its investment management affiliate GB Merchant Partners.

The global advisory, restructuring and investment firm said that Mencher will focus on the debt portfolio.

"Judy's expertise in special situation, distressed and high yield investments will allow us to fully exploit the unique debt investment opportunities that have been created by unprecedented market conditions," said Michael Frieze, CEO of Gordon Bros. Group.

Mencher previously was a principal at DDJ Capital Management, LLC, which she co-founded in 1996, and served as a portfolio manager.