Bio

Erik joined Roark in 2007 and is a member of Roark’s Investment Committee. He has spent more than 20 years in private equity where he primarily focused on multi-location, consumer-oriented businesses. In addition to his responsibilities as Co-Chief Investment Officer, he serves on the board of directors of and is actively involved in Roark’s investments in Inspire Brands, Primrose Schools, Self Esteem Brands, Orangetheory Fitness, Culver’s and Fitness Connection. Erik was also involved in Roark’s prior investment in Wingstop. Prior to joining Roark, Erik was a Partner at Grotech Capital Group, a private equity firm based in Baltimore, MD. Prior to joining Grotech, Erik worked in the investment banking division of Deutsche Bank and its predecessor entities, BT Alex. Brown, and Alex. Brown & Sons. Erik received a B.S. from the Kenan-Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.