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Your team of growth planners,
producers,
and partners.

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.

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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As Managing Director at Erie Street, Shane oversees Investments and Value Creation, working with Erie Street and its partner companies to achieve sustainable growth.
As Managing Director at Erie Street, Shane oversees Investments and Value Creation, working with Erie Street and its partner companies to achieve sustainable growth.

Shane Kern

Managing Director, Investments and Value Creation

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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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As Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Kate oversees all strategic and operational activities supporting the President and Erie Street.
As Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Kate oversees all strategic and operational activities supporting the President and Erie Street.

Kate Later

Chief of Staff, Office of the President

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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, Value Creation & Strategy

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Bringing over a decade of investment management expertise, Nina leads Erie Street's investor relations program, serving as a vital bridge between our investors and internal teams while strategically fostering relationships with both existing and prospective investors.
Bringing over a decade of investment management expertise, Nina leads Erie Street's investor relations program, serving as a vital bridge between our investors and internal teams while strategically fostering relationships with both existing and prospective investors.

Nina Redpath

Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

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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 applies data and insights to inform go-forward value creation models and partners with Erie Street’s network of operating partners to execute initiatives spanning enterprise systems and workflows.
Teddy applies data and insights to inform go-forward value creation models and partners with Erie Street’s network of operating partners to execute initiatives spanning enterprise systems and workflows.

Teddy Schell

Vice President, Value Creation & Strategy

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As Finance Lead, Mike manages the financial operations of Erie Street providing strategic direction and leadership to the finance and accounting team.
As Finance Lead, Mike manages the financial operations of Erie Street providing strategic direction and leadership to the finance and accounting team.

Mike Hayes

Finance Lead

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As Director of Finance and Accounting, Ryan plays a pivotal role in guiding Erie Street's financial strategies and operations to optimize growth for investors and partner companies.
As Director of Finance and Accounting, Ryan plays a pivotal role in guiding Erie Street's financial strategies and operations to optimize growth for investors and partner companies.

Ryan Van Tiem

Director of Finance and Accounting

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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

Senior Associate, Investments

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Nick collaborates closely with finance leaders to implement transformative financial strategies and operations, enabling Erie Street partners to scale.
Nick collaborates closely with finance leaders to implement transformative financial strategies and operations, enabling Erie Street partners to scale.

Nick Foster

Senior Associate, Value Creation & Strategy

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As an Associate on the Investment Team, Elma researches, sources, and coordinates the diligence process for investment opportunities, supporting M&A for Erie Street and its partner companies.
As an Associate on the Investment Team, Elma researches, sources, and coordinates the diligence process for investment opportunities, supporting M&A for Erie Street and its partner companies.

Elma Sarajlija

Associate, Investments

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Evan supports Erie Street and its portfolio partners in the analysis and execution of operational value creation models informed through data and insights.
Evan supports Erie Street and its portfolio partners in the analysis and execution of operational value creation models informed through data and insights.

Evan Lauderback

Analyst, Value Creation & Strategy

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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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Amy serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO of Erie Street, Terry Graunke.
Amy serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO of Erie Street, Terry Graunke.

Amy Jenca

Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO

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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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Lyssa serves as the Office Coordinator at Erie Street, responsible for providing administrative support for our team of business-builders and investment professionals.
Lyssa serves as the Office Coordinator at Erie Street, responsible for providing administrative support for our team of business-builders and investment professionals.

Lyssa Sheng

Office Coordinator

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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Debbie has extensive experience as a CEO and executive in commercial brand, marketing services, and people roles and has worked in the media and marketing industry for over 35 years. Until recently she was group chief marketing, corporate affairs, and people officer at Sky (part of Comcast), where she oversaw the group’s brand marketing, communications, public affairs, HR, diversity and inclusion, and ESG.
Debbie has extensive experience as a CEO and executive in commercial brand, marketing services, and people roles and has worked in the media and marketing industry for over 35 years. Until recently she was group chief marketing, corporate affairs, and people officer at Sky (part of Comcast), where she oversaw the group’s brand marketing, communications, public affairs, HR, diversity and inclusion, and ESG.

Debbie Klein
Strategic Advisor

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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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Ed Tilly

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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