Chief Financial Officer, UnitedForGrowth, LLC

Robert Ecker

Mr. Ecker has a diverse, broad based background in finance, operations, strategic planning, M&A, private and public companies, and Big Four consulting. He is a seasoned executive, having held C-level roles with demonstrated success in leading global finance teams and partnering with owner/CEO, leadership team, Board, and all functions to drive sustainable profitable growth and continuous improvement in processes and system solutions.

Mr. Ecker’s background includes private family, private equity, and public company experience in complex custom manufacturing, value added distribution, and service businesses. He was Chief Financial Officer of Main Street Gourmet, a private equity backed manufacturer of custom bakery products distributed to national grocery stores, restaurants, and foodservice (for whom he led a successful exit), and Corporate Controller for Kent Displays, a private family-owned liquid crystal display technology and consumer packaged goods business. He also held senior financial roles of increasing responsibility at The Lubrizol Corporation, a global public specialty chemical and industrial products company purchased by Berkshire Hathaway. Earlier in his career, he was a Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s Financial Advisory Services.

Mr. Ecker received his MBA in Finance from Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business, JD from University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and BA in Economics from University of Pennsylvania. In addition to spending time with family, he is an avid golfer and enjoys photography.