Wake Norris

Wake Norris is an experienced professional with a strong background in business development, strategic planning, and corporate development across various sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director at Willow Ridge since October 2019, Wake focuses on private equity, family-owned, and non-profit organizations. Concurrently, Wake is a member of Founders Pledge and previously held roles at Wieland Group and Emerson, where responsibilities included leading mergers and acquisitions, developing business strategies, and overseeing integration for significant operating segments. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Vanderbilt University and an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Marketing from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.