Wayne Vacek is the Managing Director at Founders Advisors, a position he has held since January 2024. Based in Dallas, Texas, Wayne has been with Founders Advisors since September 2022, initially serving as a Director.

Prior to joining Founders Advisors, Wayne held significant roles in various organizations. He was the Sr. Director of Online Strategy at Lowe's Companies, Inc. from January 2020 to September 2022. Before that, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Varsity Brands from January 2016 to January 2020.

Wayne's extensive experience also includes leadership positions at JCPenney, Tempur Sealy International, FedEx Kinko's, and Bain & Co. His career spans over two decades, focusing on business development, corporate strategy, and operations growth.

Wayne holds a prominent role in the investment banking sector, specializing in sell-side advisory for consumer products, retail, and service business owners.