PERSONA
Jay Jelenke, MBA
Role: Director of Finance
Experience: 15 + years
Favorite Quote: “The client’s interest is the center of everything we do”
Education:
- – Masters: Business Administration; NYU Stern School of Business
- – Masters: Accounting and Internal Auditing: University of Maryland
- – Bachelors: Accounting; Lagos State University, Nigeria
- – Certifications: Value Management in Healthcare (Harvard Business School); Financial Modeling (Investment Banking Institute, New York)
Core Values: Highest performance culture; Integrity; Respect; Agility & Accountability; and Value driven
Happy Place: “My home!”
BIO
Mr. Jelenke is a business advisor and investment professional who has built a career in corporate finance, accounting, tax, and investment experience. As an expert business advisor, he has leveraged opportunities with small and mid-sized companies, improving profitability, while saving firms millions.
He has secured over $50 million in project financing and working capital for a number of organizations. He is the founder of a hybrid advisory firm that focuses on strategic partnerships. Previously, Mr. Jelenke served as senior managing principal at a boutique business and management consulting firm in the DC area.
He is an avid volunteer for non-profit organizations, and enjoys networking in the DC community.