Jeff Kingsley

Board of Directors

2021 - Current

President & COO

2012 - 2021

Known is a modern marketing company, engineered for the business of today. Built on a foundation of two decades of groundbreaking market research and data science capabilities, which power our acclaimed strategy and creative groups, Known's clients include some of the most innovative brands in the world. We are setting a new standard by delivering those clients the advanced, end-to-end solutions they need, in the most efficient, effective and transparent ways. The result? Marketing that is rooted in science, and designed to succeed, be persistently optimized and profoundly impact our clients’ businesses.

Operating and General Partner

2017

Lunch is a group of business leaders who have joined forces to form a new kind of venture capital fund to empower a new generation of inspiring businesses. Lunch Partners invests in early stage companies with brilliant, passionate leaders. We rally around the companies we invest in, supporting them with unique expertise and strategic guidance.

President

2007 - 2012

Led private acquisition of Northwind Resources, a physical natural gas trading and consulting business with locations in Chicago and Omaha. Worked with existing management team and new owners to refine focus and operations of combined business. Restructured company, moving trading operations to sister company and rebranding consulting business as Capstone Energy Services. Capstone primarily focuses on energy supply management in the natural gas, electricity and alternative fuels markets with clients across North America in a variety of industries.

Investment Banking - Vice President

2005 - 2007

M&A / restructuring for retail/apparel, entertainment and industrial companies.

Investment Banking - Associate

2004 - 2005

M&A / restructuring for specialty consumer/retail companies.

Investment Banking - Associate

2002 - 2004

Broad investment banking experience in Retail and Consumer Group, working across wide assortment of transactions including debt and equity offerings, M&A, LBO transactions, and other general corporate finance projects.

Consultant

1998 - 2000

Operations consulting primarily focused on apparel, foodservice and retail businesses with complex manufacturing and delivery supply chains, including significant project work in Mexico.

Lieutenant

1993 - 1998

An incredible five year adventure. Served onboard Coast Guard Cutters (including 2 years aboard USCGC THETIS in Key West, FL). Deployed onboard both U.S. and foreign naval vessels as part of Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement team. Spent last year working with foreign governments to strengthen their maritime law enforcement capabilities. Deployed extensively in Central and South America and throughout Caribbean. Departed with significant experience in both counter narcotics and migrant rescue and interdiction.