Our Team

Management Advisory Board, LLC 1993 – Present · 32 yrs Apr 1993 to Present
Consulting services on strategy, marketing, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and other relevant functions which has given clients strategic advice and raised capital.
Advisor to a variety of companies on sales, acquisition and financial restructuring, strategy, market development, intellectual property and other managerial concerns and responsibilities which have allowed them to sell, acquire or financially restructure. Brought them important
customers and contacts.
Material Technologies, Inc. 32 years
President, Material Technologies, Inc. adviser to and representative of group of companies focusing on Sales, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Experience with corrosion and wear prevention equipment and consumables for materials for commercial and military applications. Managing Partner Management Advisory Board LLC, consulting firm for strategic planning, marketing and mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. See www.mtipm.com and www.mgtadvisoryboard.com
CEO Metallurgical Industries Inc.
Sep 1975 – 1993 · 17 yrs 5 months
Served in numerous positions from director of marketing, vice president operations, executive vice president, president and CEO and a director. The company was listed by Forbes Magazine as one of 100 fastest growing companies in America. Provided management which significantly rewarded shareholders, employees and customers. I Served in numerous positions from director of marketing, vice president operations, executive vice president, president and CEO and a director. Provided management which significantly rewarded shareholders, employees and customers.
Council Member
Gerson Lehman Group – Present · 2010 to Present · 14 yrs 10 months
Prominent professionals who advise companies engaged in commercial enterprise, private equity, investment banking and leveraged buyout on strategy, technology and other areas of expertise. Prominent professionals who advise companies engaged in commercial enterprise, private equity, investment banking and leveraged buyout on strategy, technology and other areas of expertise.
Board of Directors Executive Committee Board of Directors Executive Committee
Jazz Arts Project, Inc, August 2009 – Feb 2021 · 11 yrs 7 months
Jazz Art Project is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3, professional presenting organization serving the greater Monmouth County NJ region. The organization produces 25-30 events each year from intimate Jazz Cafe nights through large productions at festivals and concert halls such as The Count Basie Theatre. These events have enabled Jazz Arts Project to offer unique and valuable education programs and no-cost opportunities for disadvantaged youth from at-risk and underserved communities. Jazz Art Project is a nonprofit, 501(c) 3, professional presenting organization serving the greater Monmouth County NJ region.

Officer
US Army Jan 1960 – Aug 1973 · 5 yrs 8 months 6th Armored Cavalry
Active duty and reserve.

Harvard Business School
Owner President Management Program, 1978 – 1980
US Army War College
National Security Policy and Strategy 2020
Lehigh University
BS, cum laude 3 1/2 years, College of Business & Economics
Activities and societies: Class President. President Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, Interfraternity Council.
BS Business and Economics. Served as class president, president of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, class yearbook managing editor. Multiple honorary societies for academic achievement and leadership. Distinguished military graduate.
Email: Iralfriedman1@gmail.com
Phone: (732) 542-5800
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