Jake McKinney

Jake McKinney has a diverse work experience starting in 2013 as an Assurance Intern at RSM US LLP. Jake then joined EY in 2015 as an Advisory Consultant Program Intern before progressing to roles such as Staff Consultant and Senior Consultant. At EY, they focused on areas such as national advisory performance improvement and supply chain strategy and transformation. In 2021, Jake joined Driven Brands Inc. as a Strategic Growth Manager, where they co-developed the procurement strategy, achieved significant cost savings, and established various programs and processes. Jake is currently serving as the Director of Indirect Procurement at Driven Brands, responsible for managing all indirect products and services, as well as overseeing the company's P-card program, travel and events, and vehicle fleet.

Jake McKinney has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with an emphasis in Consulting and Operations Management from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, which they obtained from 2012 to 2016. Jake also pursued a minor in Media and Journalism with a Business Journalism track from UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media during the same period. Prior to their college education, they completed their high school education at High Point Christian Academy from 2007 to 2012. To complement their education, Jake McKinney obtained additional certifications including the Harvard Senior Program from Harvard Business School in 2020 and the Bloomberg Terminal Essentials from Bloomberg LP in 2015.