Luke Stromme
Chief Executive Officer
Luke Stromme is the Chief Executive Officer of Pierotha role he has held since 2015. As CEO, Luke directs the firm's day-to-day operations. Luke started at Pierothin 2013 and has since held a variety of roles and as well holds Series 22, 63 and 65 licenses. He served as Co-President and President of Client Acquisition and Service. Luke has been an Executive Officer and member of the firm's Board of Managers since 2014. Luke speaks at client seminars nationally, where he provides insights on current market conditions and portfolio positioning. He received his undergraduate degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich Switzerland and received his master of business administration degree from University of Phoenix.
Belinda Kirby
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer Belinda Kirby oversees a number of important functions including human resources, corporate documentation, due diligence, and various policy areas. Belinda has acquired more than 10 years of experience in managing regulatory, legal, marketing, customer support, and human resource matters. Prior to joining Pieroth, Belinda worked at a leading insurance company where her responsibilities included strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate affairs, product development, marketing and sales functions. She also served as the Chief Operating Officer for both FX Solutions, ASPEN, and TAB Networks, Inc. Belinda is a graduate of University of Southern California, with a BA in Human Resources.
Kenner Coman
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Finance Officer Kenner Coman has over 20 years of experience in business and finance. Before joining Pieroth, Coman served as the COO and CFO at Sun Life Financial leading strategy, product management, business operations, strategic partnerships, finance and analytics. Kenner was influential in redefining the Sun Life strategy and creating an execution plan that became Sun Life strategic priority. Kenner also served as the SFO of Genworth, following the acquisition by Sun Life Financial, and led a successful integration to drive synergies and profitable growth. Kenner spent the first 11 years of his career advising clients in M&A, restructuring, liquidity optimization and audit. He graduated from American University Of Beirut and received his master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.
Claire Pace
Chief Investment Officer
Claire Pace oversees all portfolio management functions across a wide range of investment strategies at the firm. Claire joined Pierothsince 2014. Prior to her current role, Claire was President and Chief Operating Officer. She has also served as Director of Trading and Operations, where she was instrumental in developing the firm's first portfolio management, research and trading technologies. Claire earned her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. She completed her Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2009. Claire is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Toronto, Ontario.
Hendrick Leon
Chief Wine Broker
Hendrick Leon brings 28 years of experience in fine wine and direct sales for Pieroth. He grew up in a family of wine experts and has managed several wineries and has sold over a million bottle of wine across the world. He is responsible for picking vintage wine for the firm. He is a graduate of Arizona State University, with a BA in Viticulture and Enology. Hendrick is a Certified Wine Broker.
Cindy Nunez
Chief Wine Trader
Cindy Nunez is a MBA holder and started her career in management in the Toronto restaurant industry. After being displaced from Hurricane Katrina she then moved to Kelowna, BC where her love for wine was solidified. She has worked in all facets of the wine business, retail, distribution, importing/supplier with European Cellars and most recently Wilson Daniels. She has dedicated her life to studying wine and has passed all parts of the Master Sommelier diploma and her passion for wine has led her to receive the WSET Level 2 & Level 3 awards in Wine & Spirits / Wine, respectively. Cindy is a graduate of University of British Columbia, with a BA in Business Administration/Management.
Harry Deven
Chief Data Scientist
Harry Deven is an experienced Data Scientist with over 15 years of successful management and leadership experience of which 6 of those years has been dedicated to Pierothin implementing solutions and improving driving performance through development and motivation of people as well as profits wherever possible backed by thorough analysis and research tempered with strategic marketing initiatives and practicality. Harry earned his Master of Science in Accounting from Michigan State University and earned his Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) in 2014.
Andrew Harlow
Chief Marketing Consultant
Andrew Harlow, joined Pierothin 2020. She has 8 years’ experience in information management (IM) and quantitative skills including working knowledge of IT infrastructure, various technologies/platforms, aligned vendor solutions and the capabilities they bring–as well as experience leading major IM programs in key business areas. Andrea holds a bachelor's degree from the Loyola University of Chicago, with a BA in Marketing.
Jerry Tobias
Certified Cannabis Consultant
Jerry Tobias is a certified cannabis consultant, and head of cannabis Research Analyst team, he provides insights on current market conditions and portfolio positioning for cannabis in the firm. Jerry graduated from University of Toronto, Ontario, with a BA in Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Jenna Tyler
Chief Portfolio Manager
Prior to joining Pieroth, Jenna Tyler was an Associate with West Oak Capital Institutional Client Group and S&P Dow Jone's Sales Strategy & Client Service Teams, with almost a decade of Investment & Financial Service experience. She is an experienced Portfolio manager and banking professional with a demonstrated history of working in fund management since 2000. Jenna brings more than two decades in the commodity services market to Pierothand a skill set anchored in asset allocation and credit analysis. She currently holds the FINRA Series 7 (Registered Representative) & Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent) licenses. Jenner is a graduate of Washington State University, with a BBA and received her master of business administration degree from University of Toronto.
Lisa Green
Executive Vice President
Lisa Green is the Executive Vice President of the firms Global Expansion. Lisa oversees our private client business expansion efforts into new markets and is responsible for research, due diligence, and the designing of retirement plans for the firm. She has more than 11 years experience in originating, negotiating and identifying equity acquisition opportunities. Prior to joining Pieroth, she was Vice President of mortgage lending and retirement planning at AIG Global Investment Corp. where she was responsible for the supervision of the Investment Management Department associated with AIG’s $13 billion, 1,500-square-foot loan portfolio. Lisa graduated from University of Minnesota, with a BA in economics from DePauw University.
Julia Jacobs
Director of Sales
Julia Jacobs has experience in both the fine wine & high end spirits industry. She previously helped wineries, distilleries, and breweries around the world with her excellent sales and negotiation skills. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Toronto, Ontario, with a focus on Sociology and minor in Psychology.