Jay Williams

Jay Williams has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies.

Jay co-founded Contravent in 2012 and served as the Co-Founder and Partner until 2022. In this role, they focused on building growth services portfolios, developing non-profit and CSR opportunities, and overseeing strategy and planning. Jay also held the position of Executive Chairman, representing the board and working with executive teams.

In addition to their role at Contravent, Jay co-founded ThunderStrike Productions in 2021, where they served as a Co-Founder and Advisor. Jay also co-founded and advised Black Feather Whiskey starting in 2016.

Jay was involved with IdeaCloud.com, where they served as a Board Member and Advisor from 2016 to 2022. Jay also held the position of Head of Partnerships, Ecosystems, and Social Impact from 2021 to 2022.

Prior to their entrepreneurial endeavors, Jay worked at McCann Worldgroup from 2005 to 2012 as the VP Group Strategy Director. Jay also served as the Director of Marketing at MarketStar from 2003 to 2005 and worked in Channel and Alliance Partner Development at 3Com Corporation from 1998 to 2003.

Jay Williams began their education in 1991 at the University of Utah, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Jay attended the university until 1996. Following that, Jay enrolled at Westminster University in 2004 and completed their education there in 2007. During their time at Westminster University, they obtained a Master's degree in Communications.