Manifest Digital Human Experience Society

Jason joined Manifest as CEO in 2006 having worked with Manifest as a Partner since the company inception in 2001. In his role, he oversees the company’s business strategy and leads the company’s growth plans as Manifest moves from a regional leader based in Chicago to a Top 10 Interactive Consultancy. Jason has an equal focus on clients, the marketplace, and managing and mentoring employees.

Jason has a unique ability to partner with clients to improve business results in a world transformed by digital. His passion for technology has enabled Manifest to successfully integrate the User Experience, Technology, and Creative disciplines.

Previously, Jason was a Principal at Acquity Group, a professional services firm providing retail ecommerce solutions. Before Acquity Group, he was a Director at Sapient and a Sr. Manager at Accenture. He holds an MBA from Louisiana State University Business School and a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri.

Jim established Manifest in an effort to find meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected space. He is a well-respected leader in the industry with a 15+ year track record of credibility and success. He kicked off his career with Whittman-Hart in technology, training and documentation, building early information architecture concepts and founding the first successful interactive department operation there. Jim also built early processes for cross-functional integration including Strategy, Brand and Technology.

Jim founded Manifest in 2001 and executed all core operational functions through early growth stages, singularly responsible for early decision-making.  Jim is an active leader in the digital communications space, having spoken, taught and been published.

Michael joined Manifest in 2010 as CFO after spending over 10 years working within the private equity sector. As a Director with Lake Capital, a Chicago-based private equity group, Michael led more than 15 investments deploying over $250 million of equity capital.  After leaving Lake Capital in 2009, Michael worked with a prominent Midwest family office helping it develop and execute its first direct investment strategy.

Prior to Lake Capital, Michael served as the SVP, Finance for TEAM Communications, a television production and distribution company based in Los Angeles. He spent two years as a Manager of Financial Reporting at 20th Century Fox. Additionally, Michael is a CPA with experience at Deloitte & Touche and Price Waterhouse.  He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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