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DETROIT, MICHIGAN, JANUARY 9, 2023: Cascade Partners is excited to announce the appointment of Eric Green as Managing Director.

Whether advising clients on strategic corporate finance initiatives or leading organizations, Eric has used his experience as an investor, operator, and advisor to drive results.

Eric has distinguished himself throughout his career, building on his foundation as a Navy Lieutenant Commander, serving in both the Pacific and European theaters of operation, and later as an investment banker and corporate executive.

His entrepreneurial spirit and desire to build organizations led Eric to partner with fellow entrepreneurs to found Vineyard Capital Group, a venture capital fund focused on the power of data and analytics in the healthcare and retail industries. In this role, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of reach | influence, a company serving the grocery and food distribution industries. After the sale of reach | influence, Eric leveraged these experiences with growth companies serving as the Chief Commercial Officer of OneRail, a last-mile delivery solution for goods transportation serving B2B and B2C businesses, and Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Chain.io, a supply chain data integration company.

“Eric’s experience as an investor, C-Suite executive and advisor to companies is the special blend of skills we feel critical at Cascade. When combined with his discipline as a military officer and ability to be an empathetic resource to our clients and referral sources, Eric will be a great asset to Cascade and those we serve,” said Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director, Cascade Partners LLC.

“I’m excited to join the Cascade Partners team. I look forward to drawing from diverse experiences across industries, including military service, financial sectors, and executive leadership roles, to bring a unique perspective to investment banking. With a background encompassing venture capital, strategic acquisitions, and operational growth, I empathize with the challenges buyers and sellers face.” Eric Green, Cascade Partners Managing Director, said of his new role.

Eric graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He earned his Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Virginia and his MBA from Northwestern University.

Please join Cascade Partners in welcoming Eric Green to the firm.

Learn more about Eric Green here!