Brian Erke

Brian Erke is a seasoned business professional with extensive experience in finance, technology, and management. He currently serves as a Director at Globe Machine Manufacturing.13 Here are some key details about Brian Erke's professional background:

Current Roles

• Director at Globe Machine Manufacturing (Tacoma, Washington)1
• Partner at Westward Partners (Seattle, WA) since March 201912
• Board Advisor at Toolkit3D since July 20231
• Director at Marks Metal Tech since May 20231
• Director at Three Bears Alaska, Inc. since February 20221

Previous Experience

Technology Sector:

• Product Management for Alexa at Amazon (June 2018 - March 2019)1
• CEO and Co-founder of Gratafy (May 2011 - January 2018)1

Finance Sector:

• Associate in High Yield and Distressed Debt at Oaktree Capital Management (2007 - 2009)1
• Analyst in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse (2005 - 2007)1

Education

• MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School (2009 - 2011)1
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Washington (2001 - 2005)1

Professional Focus

At Westward Partners, Brian focuses on new investment transactions and portfolio company management. He sits on the boards of several companies, including Three Bears Alaska, Globe Machine, Toolkit3D, and Marks Metal Technology.2

Brian Erke's diverse experience across finance, technology, and management roles has equipped him with a broad skill set that he now applies to his directorship at Globe Machine Manufacturing and his other professional endeavors.