Biography
Jay leverages his extensive business development background to help companies succeed. Having deep experience both in industry and economic development, Jay consults with companies in areas of product and process innovation, smart manufacturing, and supply chain.
In 2022, Jay retired as Senior Vice President at Team NEO, a JobsOhio affiliate. During his tenure he helped businesses discover exciting growth opportunities in the Northeast Ohio 18-county region. He worked with corporate clients and site consultants to help them navigate the regional economic development framework while partnering with local and state economic development groups to create jobs and drive business investment.
Prior to joining Team NEO, Jay was Vice President, Business Development for The Lake West Group LLC, a management consulting firm. Jay also served in a variety of key leadership positions with Procter & Gamble during a lengthy and distinguished career where he was responsible for a variety of business building initiatives that have been emulated throughout the consumer products industry.
In 2015, Jay was named as one of America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect. During his time at Team NEO, he was Executive Committee member of the Ohio Aerospace & Aviation Council and in 2019 was awarded the Gold Award for Innovation by the International Economic Development Council for his work in smart manufacturing.
Additionally, Jay has an impressive record of leadership in enabling successful civic advocacy organizations, private and public campaigns, and assessments to support community sustainability. He serves as the current Chairperson of the Shoreline Special Improvement District to help preserve the community’s north shore from erosion. He previously served as a board member of the Lakewood Hospital Foundation, the Three Arches Foundation, and was a Lakewood Alive Founder, Officer, and Board Member. Jay is a member of the Leadership Cleveland class of 2011.
Jay resides in Lakewood, Ohio with his wife Lynn. They have four adult children and three grandchildren.