Gary Rubens

Gary is a Seattle-based private investor and entrepreneur. With over two decades of launching startups, acquiring and selling businesses, investing in commercial real estate, and running large-scale enterprises, Gary contributes great insights and strategic thinking to each of his portfolio companies. Previously Gary was CEO of Architectural Details, CEO of Lighting Universe, CEO of ATG Stores, and a VP at Lowe’s. His ATG Stores was twice listed in Inc. Magazine’s “Fasted Growing Companies” prior to its acquisition by Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Gary is also the founder of Rubens Family Foundation, whose mission includes helping underprivileged students obtain their college degrees, and supporting no-cost adoptions for foster children. Gary views every day as a new opportunity to “change the world in some way”, fully living out his personal goal to make a positive and inspiring contribution to people’s lives.