Bert Management Team
Robert L. Burch
Chairman
Bob has over twenty years of experience investing in and growing early stage businesses into successful companies.
He is the Chief Executive Officer and a Partner in Red Badge Inc. a real estate investment and venture capital corporation. Red Badge has management and equity interests in hotels, real estate, and cattle ranching, as well as investment interests in insurance, internet, bio- technology, aquaculture and financial services companies.
Bob is a graduate of Denison University in Ohio.
Rory Yanchek
CEO
Accomplished global business executive with a track record of successful organizational leadership.
Recognized for building world-class teams, accelerating Revenue/ EBITDA growth, driving change and business process improvement while strengthening customer engagement.
Previously, President, MTI Motion – A Steel Partners Company (NYSE: SPLP), responsible for overall company strategic and operational performance.
3M (NYSE: MMM), As Vice President and General Manager of 3M’s Government business, he led 3M’s efforts to build sustainable growth in U.S. government markets. Held several global business unit leadership roles with 3M, serving as President of 3M’s Aerospace and Commercial Transportation Division and 3M’s Defense Markets Division.
Earlier in his career, he served in various leadership roles in business management, marketing, and business development with Allergan, Schein Pharmaceutical and Racal Health & Safety.
Rory earned a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He is a proud veteran of the United States Army having served as an infantry officer.
Daniel J. Gorge
CFO
Dan is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and controls, cash management and allocation, and investor relations. He brings with him start up experience and specific expertise in building successful platforms from which early stage companies develop internal controls, reporting systems and financial growth.
Dan has worked in hospitality, real estate development, apparel manufacturing and importing, as well as private equity funds. He has developed administration plans for international accounting, tax planning, and corporate governance. Dan has international business experience in North and South America, Asia, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Europe.
Dan has a degree in accounting from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a Certified Public Accountant.