Jared Hopland

Jared Hopland is a Senior Consultant at Valent Partners, with previous experience as a Consultant at the same company. Academic foundations were built at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where Jared earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. While studying, Jared engaged in co-op roles at JTEKT Automotive North America, focusing on engineering cost planning; Altec, where programming skills were developed to enhance manufacturing processes; and Chick-fil-A, where lean manufacturing principles were applied to improve operational efficiency. This diverse background combines engineering knowledge with practical business and operational experience.