Luke Thorkildsen

Chief Operating Officer at Weatherby Inc.

Luke Thorkildsen has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in sales, marketing, product development, and management. Luke currently serves as a Board Member at the Mule Deer Foundation since 2022. Luke previously held the position of Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development at Weatherby Inc. from 2018 onwards. Prior to that, they worked as a Field Expert at Drake Waterfowl Systems from 2011 to 2022. Luke also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Walther Arms, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Before that, they were the Product Manager and Skunk Works Team Lead at Bear Archery, Inc. from 2014 to 2016.

Luke gained experience in product management and global product category management roles at The Coleman Company, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. Luke worked as a Product Manager at NCH from 2010 to 2012. In 2009, Luke founded and chaired the Lake Ray Roberts Chapter at Ducks Unlimited, where they organized fundraising banquets and supported wetlands conservation.

Prior to their roles in product management and conservation, Luke worked as a Territory Manager and Product Manager at PrimeSource Building Products from 2007 to 2010. Luke also served as an Outside Sales representative at Morton Buildings, Inc. in 2007.

Overall, Luke Thorkildsen has extensive experience in various industries, demonstrating their expertise in sales, marketing, product development, and conservation efforts.

Luke Thorkildsen began their education journey in 2000 at the University of North Texas, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Entrepreneurial Business and Strategic Management. Luke dedicated seven years to their studies, successfully completing their degree in 2007.

During the same time period, from 2000 to 2001, Luke also attended Harding University. Although they did not specify a degree, they focused their studies on Computer Engineering at this institution.

Based on the provided information, it is evident that Luke Thorkildsen has a diverse educational background in both business administration and computer engineering.

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Drake Waterfowl Systems logo
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The Coleman Company, Inc. logo
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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Vice President Of Sales, Marketing, And Product Development

    April, 2018