Melissa Kruse

About Us:

The stories of the Gryphon began as far back as 3000 BC when they are said to have been the Pharoah’s companions in Ancient Egypt and later became guardians in Minoa. The Romans used Gryphon’s for decoration and they are commonly carved as Gargoyles on medieval buildings.

In mythology, the Gryphon would find gold in the mountains and make their nests of it, sometimes at the entrance to caves filled with valuables. The Gryphon also had an instinct to know how to locate buried treasure and once found, they would apply themselves to guarding it the best they could, keeping plunderers at a distance. This made these creatures very tempting for hunters and thieves, so Gryphon’s were forced to keep vigilant guard.

Today, Gryphon’s can be found in boardrooms or bank buildings and are likely to be meeting with attorneys or corporate officers. The setting is a little different, but the goal is the same; keep diligent guard and protect the value of the assets within their control.

Melissa M. Kruse is a former Senior White House aide whose background includes international presentation of US policy to domestic and foreign government officials, trade negotiations, international business outreach to US and foreign corporations, as well as media and public relations coordination for various White House departments. Her responsibilities at Gryphon include overseeing all of the corporate sales and marketing operations, as well as, the administrative staff.Within her responsibilities of sales and marketing, she developes and oversees outreach to local businesses and media on behalf of Gryphon and its clients. In addition, she participates in asset sale strategy planning sessions with top level decision makers at financial institutions and law firms.

Areas of Expertise

Gryphon Asset Advisors, LLC provides Custom Liquidation and Advisory Solutions for lenders and their borrowers who require wind down consulting, surplus asset advisory services, state court receiverships, liquidation implementation and auction services.

Gryphon Realty Advisors provides Custom Real Estate Solutions including property management both pre and post foreclosure, brokerage, and accelerated sales such as auctions and sealed bid offerings.

Principals are licensed real estate agents/brokers and/or auctioneers in Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, Washington DC, Georgia, Massachusetts and the states that provide reciprocity with these locations. Through standing joint venture partnerships, we can service needs in Canada and Mexico.

Testimonials

Rich and Melissa,

This year I consider myself lucky to have met you both for your highly professional and results-oriented service that you provided to Fifth Third Bank. I have also personally enjoyed working with you on our various projects. You indeed helped make my job easier. Thank you.

I am looking forward to further opportunities to work with you in the new year. Again, thank you for you kindness.

Best Wishes,

Alan Kopolow

Vice President

Fifth Third Bank