Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson serves as the Managing Partner and CEO of Yasawa Group and Transportation Business Associates since 1990, specializing in planning and marketing consulting for various sectors including logistics and transportation. In addition to this role, Thompson is a Board Member for the Calabasas Alliance, focusing on environmental preservation, and holds an executive position at Grantchester Group, which invests in growth opportunities across healthcare, transportation, and energy. Thompson's expertise extends to cybersecurity as a Board Member of Next Level Security Systems and to alternative energy as a Board Member and Advisor for companies in that sector. A seasoned consultant for the Gerson Lehrman Group, Thompson contributes insights on logistics and energy industries and has previously held senior management roles at Drōv Technologies and Cummins Engine. Educationally, Thompson holds an Engineer’s Degree in Energy/Transportation from Purdue University.