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People are what make partnerships work. That’s why we invest so much in our multi-talented professionals and multi-disciplinary experts. Together, we drive long-term success and growth for all.

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A team designed to deliver
next-level growth.

We are a team of business builders that are kind, curious, and courageous. Our backgrounds span executive leadership, finance, consulting, and marketing, as well as entrepreneurship and M&A. 

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With more than thirty years’ experience as an operator and investor, Terry is a multi-faceted executive with a known ability to transform services businesses – and their categories – by spotting market disruptions and identifying outstanding talent.
With more than thirty years’ experience as an operator and investor, Terry is a multi-faceted executive with a known ability to transform services businesses – and their categories – by spotting market disruptions and identifying outstanding talent.

Terry Graunke

Chairman and CEO

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Jerry brings significant industry expertise, operational leadership, and strategic M&A experience to his role at Erie Street, where he co-leads investment and growth strategy, as well as business transformation, operational efficiency, and M&A advisory for its portfolio partners.
Jerry brings significant industry expertise, operational leadership, and strategic M&A experience to his role at Erie Street, where he co-leads investment and growth strategy, as well as business transformation, operational efficiency, and M&A advisory for its portfolio partners.

Jerry Graunke

President

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A growth-oriented brand and business builder, Tari leads the design of Erie Street’s go-to-market strategy and overarching investment thesis, as well as the development of organic and inorganic growth strategies for the firm and its portfolio partners.
A growth-oriented brand and business builder, Tari leads the design of Erie Street’s go-to-market strategy and overarching investment thesis, as well as the development of organic and inorganic growth strategies for the firm and its portfolio partners.

Tari Haro

Managing Director, Chief Growth Officer

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Michelle leads and manages Erie Street’s human capital and business operations activity, and serves as an HR advisor to the firm’s partner companies creating human capital transformation programs.
Michelle leads and manages Erie Street’s human capital and business operations activity, and serves as an HR advisor to the firm’s partner companies creating human capital transformation programs.

Michelle Stallings

Managing Director, Human Capital Operations

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Shane leads operational efficiency planning and implementation for Erie Street and its partner companies to enhance value creation.
Shane leads operational efficiency planning and implementation for Erie Street and its partner companies to enhance value creation.

Shane Kern

Managing Director, Operational Performance

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For more than 15 years Gina has worked closely with senior leadership in growth stage organizations, and she brings her passion for supporting developing companies and leaders to her role at Erie Street.
For more than 15 years Gina has worked closely with senior leadership in growth stage organizations, and she brings her passion for supporting developing companies and leaders to her role at Erie Street.

Gina Gauthier

Chief of Staff, Office of the Chairman and CEO

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Sathya is responsible for the strategic creation and implementation of Erie Street’s investor relations program, including existing and prospective investor communications and relationship management.
Sathya is responsible for the strategic creation and implementation of Erie Street’s investor relations program, including existing and prospective investor communications and relationship management.

Sathya Shanthakumar

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

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Kyle brings nearly a decade of experience in principal investments, operations, and investment banking experience to his role evaluating and executing on new investments for Erie Street and its partners.
Kyle brings nearly a decade of experience in principal investments, operations, and investment banking experience to his role evaluating and executing on new investments for Erie Street and its partners.

Kyle Cash

Senior Vice President, Investments

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Kelly develops the next-level growth vision transformation programs and go-to-market strategies for Erie Street’s portfolio partners.
Kelly develops the next-level growth vision transformation programs and go-to-market strategies for Erie Street’s portfolio partners.

Kelly Wagner

Senior Vice President, Growth & Transformation

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Brooks brings operational experience and industry expertise to his role at Erie Street, where he is responsible for executing new investments and leading portfolio partner support.
Brooks brings operational experience and industry expertise to his role at Erie Street, where he is responsible for executing new investments and leading portfolio partner support.

Brooks Hulett

Vice President, Investments

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Teddy supports next-level growth for Erie Street and its portfolio partners in the planning and execution of fit-for-purpose growth initiatives, integration processes, and other strategic transformation opportunities.
Teddy supports next-level growth for Erie Street and its portfolio partners in the planning and execution of fit-for-purpose growth initiatives, integration processes, and other strategic transformation opportunities.

Teddy Schell

Vice President, Growth & Transformation

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Jordan brings experience in M&A Strategy and Transactions and an intellectual curiosity to his role researching, sourcing, and supporting new investments for Erie Street and its portfolio partners.
Jordan brings experience in M&A Strategy and Transactions and an intellectual curiosity to his role researching, sourcing, and supporting new investments for Erie Street and its portfolio partners.

Jordan Williams

Associate, Investments

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Erika researches, sources, and coordinates the diligence process for investment opportunities, supporting M&A growth for Erie Street and its partner companies.
Erika researches, sources, and coordinates the diligence process for investment opportunities, supporting M&A growth for Erie Street and its partner companies.

Erika Pugh
Associate, Investments

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Sarah helps deliver next-level growth for Erie Street and its portfolio partners, leveraging her operational marketing and communications expertise to implement go-to-market strategies, including brand storytelling, content and digital marketing, and strategic communications.
Sarah helps deliver next-level growth for Erie Street and its portfolio partners, leveraging her operational marketing and communications expertise to implement go-to-market strategies, including brand storytelling, content and digital marketing, and strategic communications.

Sarah Glowiak

Associate, Growth & Transformation

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Lisa leads Erie Street’s controllership function, leveraging her accounting expertise and industry experience to execute on month-end close, implementation of internal controls, and financial reporting.
Lisa leads Erie Street’s controllership function, leveraging her accounting expertise and industry experience to execute on month-end close, implementation of internal controls, and financial reporting.

Lisa Trinh

Accounting Manager

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Alyssa serves as Executive Assistant to the President of Erie Street, Jerry Graunke.
Alyssa serves as Executive Assistant to the President of Erie Street, Jerry Graunke.

Alyssa Johnston

Executive Assistant to the President

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With more than ten years of experience providing a high level of administrative support to senior leadership, Samantha provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Erie Street’s Chairman and CEO.
With more than ten years of experience providing a high level of administrative support to senior leadership, Samantha provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Erie Street’s Chairman and CEO.

Samantha Morris

Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO

Our team of strategic advisors.

The industry leaders who bring invaluable expertise and experience to our firm and next-level growth partnerships.  

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Margery Kraus is founder and executive chairman of APCO Worldwide, a global advisory and advocacy consultancy headquartered in Washington, D.C. She specializes in public affairs, communication, and business consulting for major multinational clients.
Margery Kraus is founder and executive chairman of APCO Worldwide, a global advisory and advocacy consultancy headquartered in Washington, D.C. She specializes in public affairs, communication, and business consulting for major multinational clients.

Margery Kraus
Strategic Advisor

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As a 30-year Accenture veteran with extensive global leadership experience, and as a former CTO and COO, Dan serves as a key member of Erie Street’s advisory board, partnering with the executive team on business strategy, operations, and leadership.
As a 30-year Accenture veteran with extensive global leadership experience, and as a former CTO and COO, Dan serves as a key member of Erie Street’s advisory board, partnering with the executive team on business strategy, operations, and leadership.

Dan Lauderback

Strategic Advisor

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Known for her strong balance of common sense and imaginative leadership, Valerie has a proven ability to connect an organization’s strategic vision with the tactical realities that drive business success through technology and service solutions.
Known for her strong balance of common sense and imaginative leadership, Valerie has a proven ability to connect an organization’s strategic vision with the tactical realities that drive business success through technology and service solutions.

Valerie Osinski

Strategic Advisor

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As a seasoned finance and operations executive, Timothy serves Erie Street as a member of its advisory board, providing guidance on investments, M&A, treasury, and financial operations for the firm.
As a seasoned finance and operations executive, Timothy serves Erie Street as a member of its advisory board, providing guidance on investments, M&A, treasury, and financial operations for the firm.

Timothy J. Romenesko

Strategic Advisor

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Former CMO of Dunkin’ and CEO of Digitas, Tony is an award-winning marketing executive, bringing over 30 years of experience in digital marketing transformation and brand differentiation to Erie Street’s advisory board.
Former CMO of Dunkin’ and CEO of Digitas, Tony is an award-winning marketing executive, bringing over 30 years of experience in digital marketing transformation and brand differentiation to Erie Street’s advisory board.

Tony Weisman

Strategic Advisor

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Kent brings a deep knowledge and understanding of private growth investments to Erie Street's advisory board, having led the corporate strategy and growth execution of exceptional companies across multiple industries.
Kent brings a deep knowledge and understanding of private growth investments to Erie Street's advisory board, having led the corporate strategy and growth execution of exceptional companies across multiple industries.

Kent Weldon

Strategic Advisor

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