Rick E. Wittenbraker
Founder at Stage One Capital
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Rick E.
Wittenbraker is the founder of Stage One Capital, which was founded in 2009, where he holds the title of General Partner.
He was also the founder of BlueLine Strategies LLC, which was founded in 2009, where he held the title of CEO from 2009 to 2011.
Mr. Wittenbraker's current job(s) include being a Board member at NextGen Venture Partners LLC since 2015, and Chief Marketing Officer at Heard Design LLC.
Mr. Wittenbraker's former job(s) include being the COO & Vice President-Sales at Patton Medical Devices LP from 2005 to 2009, Vice President-Marketing at YETI Coolers LLC from 2011 to 2013, and assistant vice president at America's Car-Mart, Inc. from 1999 to 2001.
Mr. Wittenbraker obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1998.
Rick E. Wittenbraker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Stage One Capital
 Stage One Capital Investment ManagersFinance Stage One Capital (Stage One Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Andrew Jenks and Rick E. Wittenbraker. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Founder | 2011-01-30 |
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
 Nextgen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-31 |
Heard Design LLC
 Heard Design LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Heard Design LLC provides graphic designing services for clothes. It offers apparels such as men's outwear, shirts, shorts, hats, accessories, gear, kid's t-shirts, and men's pants. The company was founded by Chase Heard and Andy Stepanian in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Rick E. Wittenbraker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
YETI Coolers LLC
 YETI Coolers LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing YETI Coolers LLC is engaged in the manufacture and design of coolers. The firm supplies insulated cooler and ice chest models for commercial and outdoor applications such as in hunting, fishing, and camping activities. It also offers accessories such as tie-down kits, corner chocks, cooler cushions, lid grips, and mounting slides and locks. The company was founded by Roy Seiders and Ryan Seiders in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Private Equity Investor | 2013-03-01 |
| BlueLine Strategies LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-02-01 |
Patton Medical Devices LP
 Patton Medical Devices LP Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Patton Medical Devices LP manufactures medical devices and equipment. The company was founded by Catherine Patton on February 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Operating Officer | 2009-01-01 |
| AMERICA'S CAR-MART, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 2001-01-01 |
Training of Rick E. Wittenbraker
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| AMERICA'S CAR-MART, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Patton Medical Devices LP
Patton Medical Devices LP Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Patton Medical Devices LP manufactures medical devices and equipment. The company was founded by Catherine Patton on February 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Distribution Services |
YETI Coolers LLC
YETI Coolers LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing YETI Coolers LLC is engaged in the manufacture and design of coolers. The firm supplies insulated cooler and ice chest models for commercial and outdoor applications such as in hunting, fishing, and camping activities. It also offers accessories such as tie-down kits, corner chocks, cooler cushions, lid grips, and mounting slides and locks. The company was founded by Roy Seiders and Ryan Seiders in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC
Nextgen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
Heard Design LLC
Heard Design LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Heard Design LLC provides graphic designing services for clothes. It offers apparels such as men's outwear, shirts, shorts, hats, accessories, gear, kid's t-shirts, and men's pants. The company was founded by Chase Heard and Andy Stepanian in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
| BlueLine Strategies LLC | Commercial Services |
Stage One Capital
Stage One Capital Investment ManagersFinance Stage One Capital (Stage One Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Andrew Jenks and Rick E. Wittenbraker. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Finance |
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