Rick Ekstein

Chief Executive Officer at

Phaze3, Inc.

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Non-Energy Minerals

Consumer Services

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Rick Ekstein was the founder of Weston Premium Woods, Inc. (founded in 2004) where he served as Chairman from 2004 to 2014.
He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer at Phaze3, Inc. since 2016.
Additionally, he holds the position of Director at AWZ Ventures, Inc., Advisor at The Watermill Group, and Board Member at Weston Forest Group, Element5 Ltd., The Logic, Inc. (Canada), and Brookside Capital Partners, Inc. Mr. Ekstein has previously held positions as Chairman, Board and Executive Board Member at North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc. from 2008 to 2016, Independent Director at Waseco Resources, Inc. from 2012 to 2016, and Board Member at National Hardwood Lumber Association from 2002 to 2008.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from York University in 1978.

Rick Ekstein active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Weston Forest Group Weston Forest Group Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Remanufactures and distributes softwood, hardwood and panel products	Director/Board Member	1977-12-31
AWZ Ventures, Inc. AWZ Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AWZ invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technologies with strong growth potential in the cyber, intelligence and physical security. They provide financing for early stage capital requirements.	Director/Board Member	2020-09-30
The Watermill Group The Watermill Group Investment ManagersFinance The Watermill Group invests in companies located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom and Europe with an annual revenue of USD 35 - 400 million, EBITDA up to USD 30 million. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of strategic acquisitions for portfolio companies.	Consultant / Advisor	-
Phaze3, Inc. Phaze3, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Chief Executive Officer	2015-12-31
Element5 Ltd. Element5 Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in design, manufacture and assembly of engineered timber buildings	Director/Board Member	2018-12-31
The Logic, Inc. (Canada) The Logic, Inc. (Canada) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online media services	Director/Board Member	2018-12-31
Brookside Capital Partners, Inc. Brookside Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Brookside Capital invests in small and middle market companies located in Canada with revenue size of USD 15 – 75 million. The firm focuses on business services, unique consumer & industrial products and services supporting infrastructure. It participates in growth equity, buyouts and recapitalizations with investment size of USD 5 – 25 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests, and it takes a seat on the board seat.	Consultant / Advisor	2015-12-31

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Former positions of Rick Ekstein

Companies	Position	End
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc. North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Distributes forest products and other building materials	Chairman	2016-12-30
WASECO RESOURCES INC.	Director/Board Member	2016-11-06
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Private companies	12
Waseco Resources, Inc. Waseco Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Acquires, explores and develops mineral properties	Non-Energy Minerals
York University York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc. North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Distributes forest products and other building materials	Consumer Durables
The Watermill Group The Watermill Group Investment ManagersFinance The Watermill Group invests in companies located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom and Europe with an annual revenue of USD 35 - 400 million, EBITDA up to USD 30 million. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of strategic acquisitions for portfolio companies.	Finance
Weston Forest Group Weston Forest Group Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Remanufactures and distributes softwood, hardwood and panel products	Non-Energy Minerals
Weston Premium Woods, Inc. Weston Premium Woods, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes hardwoods, softwoods and panel products	Distribution Services
National Hardwood Lumber Association National Hardwood Lumber Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization that support businesses in hardwood market	Commercial Services
AWZ Ventures, Inc. AWZ Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AWZ invests in companies located in Israel. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technologies with strong growth potential in the cyber, intelligence and physical security. They provide financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Element5 Ltd. Element5 Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in design, manufacture and assembly of engineered timber buildings	Non-Energy Minerals
The Logic, Inc. (Canada) The Logic, Inc. (Canada) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online media services	Technology Services
Phaze3, Inc. Phaze3, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
Brookside Capital Partners, Inc. Brookside Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Brookside Capital invests in small and middle market companies located in Canada with revenue size of USD 15 – 75 million. The firm focuses on business services, unique consumer & industrial products and services supporting infrastructure. It participates in growth equity, buyouts and recapitalizations with investment size of USD 5 – 25 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests, and it takes a seat on the board seat.	Finance