Jay is currently pursuing a start-up opportunity in the sustainable infrastructure finance space. He also works as an independent consultant.

Prior to entering the start-up world, Jay was president and CEO of Green Building Services, where he was responsible for the creation and on-going development of a progressive, employee-owned consulting practice aspiring to function as a true triple-bottom-line business. That included defining business policies, developing business systems, financial management, strategic planning, marketing planning, sales planning and overall business administration, as well as managing the business development team and supporting efforts to identify and develop key business opportunities.

With over 15 years of marketing, communication and strategic planning experience, Jay has a passion for understanding client needs, providing clear communication and delivering unique, high quality products. Within the realm of sustainability Jay has taken a special interest in issues pertaining to social equity, especially around affordable home ownership and early childhood education.

Prior to joining GBS, Jay was the Director of Business Development and a Senior Communications consultant for an internet marketing firm and supported clients such as Quaker Oats, Nestle, Sunbeam and Portland General Electric. Before that, Jay was a marketing manager over cleated footwear for Adidas US and also spent six years in marketing, communications and public affairs.