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Brett Heffes
Chief Executive Officer at WINMARK CORPORATION
Net worth: 48 M $ as of 2025-05-30
Profile
Mr. Brett D.
Heffes is a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Winmark Corp.
and a Chief Executive Officer at Wirth Business Credit, Inc. Mr. Heffes was previously employed as an Independent Director by Famous Dave's of America, Inc., a Chief Financial Officer by Gearworks, Inc., and a Chief Financial Officer by Veeco St. Paul, Inc. He also served on the board at The J.
Jill Group, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WINMARK CORPORATION 3.19% | 2025-05-31 | 112,785 ( 3.19% ) | 48 M $ | 2025-05-30 |
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Brett Heffes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WINMARK CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-23 |
Wirth Business Credit, Inc.
 Wirth Business Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Wirth Business Credit, Inc. operates as a ticket leasing and financing company specializing in equipment leasing for small to mid-sized businesses. The company was founded on April 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Brett Heffes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-13 |
Gearworks, Inc.
 Gearworks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gearworks, Inc. develops and provides mobile workforce management software. It designs, develops and markets wireless software products that allow mobile workers to access corporate applications and to create reports. It offers consulting, maintenance, training and support services. The firm's customers include financial services, manufacturing, transportation, health care and retail industries. The company was founded by Keith Lauver and Robert M. Juncker in 1999 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2002-04-30 |
Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc.
 Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Veeco Instruments, Inc., Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures molecular beam epitaxy equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company is based in St. Paul, MN. Veeco Compound Semiconductor was acquired by Veeco Instruments, Inc. on September 19, 2001 for $124.20 million. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2002-02-28 |
The J. Jill Group, Inc.
 The J. Jill Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The J. Jill Group, Inc. operates as a retailer of women's apparel, accessories and footwear. It offers clothing products for misses, petite, tall and women. The firm operates under the brands J. Jill and Talbots. The company was founded by Karl Lipsky and Marianne Lipsky in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Brett Heffes
Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| WINMARK CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
The J. Jill Group, Inc.
The J. Jill Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The J. Jill Group, Inc. operates as a retailer of women's apparel, accessories and footwear. It offers clothing products for misses, petite, tall and women. The firm operates under the brands J. Jill and Talbots. The company was founded by Karl Lipsky and Marianne Lipsky in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Retail Trade |
Gearworks, Inc.
Gearworks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gearworks, Inc. develops and provides mobile workforce management software. It designs, develops and markets wireless software products that allow mobile workers to access corporate applications and to create reports. It offers consulting, maintenance, training and support services. The firm's customers include financial services, manufacturing, transportation, health care and retail industries. The company was founded by Keith Lauver and Robert M. Juncker in 1999 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. | Technology Services |
Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc.
Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Veeco Instruments, Inc., Veeco Compound Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures molecular beam epitaxy equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company is based in St. Paul, MN. Veeco Compound Semiconductor was acquired by Veeco Instruments, Inc. on September 19, 2001 for $124.20 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
BBQ Holdings, Inc.
 BBQ Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services BBQ Holdings, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of franchise restaurants. It offers authentic hickory-smoked and off the-grill barbecue favorites, chopped pork, country-roasted chicken, and signature sandwiches and salads. The company was founded on March 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Consumer Services |
Wirth Business Credit, Inc.
Wirth Business Credit, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Wirth Business Credit, Inc. operates as a ticket leasing and financing company specializing in equipment leasing for small to mid-sized businesses. The company was founded on April 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
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