Gregory Knox Jones
• https://gregoryknoxjones.com/ Gregory Jones is a highly accomplished Senior Partner and Co-Founder of Edgewater Private Equity Funds, based in Chicago. Alongside his role at Edgewater, he holds esteemed positions on the Boards of Directors for various prominent companies, such as Brilliance Technology, Premier Safety, Reflective Apparel, and Unitech Aerospace. Greg's impressive background includes serving as the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of UBid.com, a prominent online auction marketplace that experienced extraordinary success under his stewardship. Guided by his astute business insights, he drove the company's revenue to an impressive $500 million before its successful IPO. Before joining Edgewater, Gregory "Greg" Jones held several leadership positions, including serving as the Senior Vice President of APAC Teleservices Inc. During his tenure, APAC experienced a significant increase in revenues, rising from 100 million to an impressive 276 million, a testament to his effective and insightful leadership. Greg is associated with a diverse range of distinguished organizations, such as the Commercial Club of Chicago, the Chicago Commonwealth Club, and the Economic Club of Chicago, showcasing his extensive knowledge and industry proficiency. His professional accomplishments have earned him prestigious awards, like the State of Michigan Leadership Award and the 1999 Earnest & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award, and recognition from KPMG as the Entrepreneur of The Year in (year). Greg and his wife were also recipients of the honorable Leadership in Science and Education Award at the Peggy Notabaert Butterfly Ball in 2018. In addition to his career achievements, Greg has shown a strong commitment to philanthropic efforts, such as holding the esteemed position of Chairman of the Board for the Northshore University Health System. His philanthropy extends to his involvement in various boards, including those of the Accelerate Institute, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others.