KENT, WA, September 25, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Garrett W. Ludke has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Ludke is a recognized leader in executive protection and strategic risk mitigation, with more than two decades of operational expertise across domestic and international environments. As director of strategic development at Cooke & Associates, Inc., he partners with high net worth individuals, Fortune-ranked corporations, and global family offices to deliver integrated security solutions that prioritize discretion, continuity, and control. His portfolio includes comprehensive oversight of executive protection programs, residential security, secure transportation, and threat mitigation strategies, ensuring the safety of people, protection of assets, and preservation of reputational capital across the United States and internationally. Mr. Ludke's work is defined by precision, adaptability, and a client-first approach that transforms risk into resilience.

As a founding partner of G2 Capital, Mr. Ludke has built a differentiated private investment platform focused on products, rollups, and real estate, uniting venture-style growth with disciplined consolidation and asset-backed strategies. He partners closely with founders, chief executives, and operating teams to source and underwrite opportunities, structure and steward capital, and install KPI-driven operating cadences that accelerate organic growth, integrate acquisitions, and institutionalize governance. Under his leadership, the firm emphasizes transparent, face-to-face engagement, rigorous diligence, and responsible risk management, deploying resources across the continental U.S. and internationally to scale product businesses, execute buy-and-build theses in fragmented markets, and pursue development, repositioning, and stabilized cash-flow real estate. Committed to establishing platforms for multi-generational wealth, Mr. Ludke champions value-creation roadmaps, data-informed decision-making, and thoughtful exit pathways that align the interests of investors, teams, and communities.

In addition to his primary role, Mr. Ludke has been serving as the owner for Starke Solutions LLC since 2022, where he collaborates with law firms and non-profits to assist women who are abused, stalked or trafficked. He provides these services pro bono; reflecting his dedication, faith, advocacy, and social responsibility.

Mr. Ludke's career includes a proven record of leadership across some of the most demanding executive protection and corporate security environments. From 2024 to 2025, he served in executive protection and site security roles at Concentric. Prior to that, he was with Amazon from 2022 to 2024, first as a prototype security manager, then as regional prototype security manager overseeing advanced security operations across multiple high-risk sites. He also led security programs at Robinhood between 2021 and 2022 and spent six years at Boeing, where he served as senior executive protection specialist and Seattle lead for executive travel and c-suite protection.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Ludke supported high-profile principals through long-term assignments at bgC3, now Gates Ventures. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as an executive protection support agent with Concentric Advisors Inc. and, from 2009 to 2010, held a similar role with AS Solution Inc. His responsibilities included discreet protective support, travel coordination, and operational continuity for one of the most visible executives in the world.

Mr. Ludke's foundational experience was shaped by a decade of service as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2011. His deployment in Afghanistan in 2010 stands out as one of his most significant achievements, profoundly influencing his professional trajectory and personal values.

Mr. Ludke holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia University, Portland, awarded in 2006, and a master's degree in security management, magna cum laude, from American Military University, completed in 2019. His academic foundation is reinforced by a range of advanced credentials, including certification as a protection specialist in corporate security and executive protection with honors from Executive Security International. He also holds executive protection certifications with honors from R.L. Oatman & Associates Inc., ASIS International, and a leadership certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Additional training includes emergency management coursework through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and OSHA safety and compliance coursework through Martech Training Services.

An active member of both professional and civic communities, Mr. Ludke has served as chair of ASIS International's Seattle Chapter since 2023. He maintains affiliations with the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council. His previous contributions include service with the Seattle Defender Foundation as a Shield Team member from 2013 to 2015, and as a veteran mentor with Veterati from 2018 to 2024.

Mr. Ludke credits his professional growth to his faith in Jesus Christ and the steadfast support of his family, friends, and colleagues. He remains committed to continuous learning and operational excellence, with the goal of enhancing his ability to protect others through disciplined service. Looking ahead, he aims to expand the reach of G2 Capital while delivering exceptional outcomes for those who place their trust in his leadership.

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