Brooks Crankshaw

Brooks Crankshaw is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across prominent financial institutions. Currently serving as Managing Director at Forbes Partners since April 2024, Brooks has also been the Founder and CEO of Highland Ridge Capital LLC since January 2012. Previous positions include Managing Director at Balmoral Advisors from February 2020 to April 2024, and similar roles at The Chicago Corporation, Aon Benfield Securities, JP Morgan Securities, Bank One Europe Ltd., Banc One Capital Markets, and First Chicago Capital Markets. Brooks holds an MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy from The Wharton School and a BA in Economics with Class Honors from the University of Michigan.