Bob Braasch

Bob Braasch is Marathon Capital’s Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary with overall responsibility for the company’s compliance, regulatory, risk management, and legal functions. Mr. Braasch oversees the company’s interactions with external legal counsel and various regulators and interacts with senior management of clients and counterparties.

Before Marathon Capital, Mr. Braasch had extensive experience in corporate finance, banking, and operations within a financial environment, particularly in risk management, funding, and capital structuring. At a series of financial companies, including LaSalle Bank, Household Finance Corporation, and several medium-sized companies, he successfully negotiated initial public offerings, domestic and international debt placements, and numerous acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Braasch has previously held senior management positions, including Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and President. His Board service spans private, public, and not-for-profit entities.

Mr. Braasch is a graduate of DePaul University and holds his Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses, the Partners’, Directors’ and Senior Officers’ Exam, and is qualified in Canada as a Dealing Representative.