Jake Theis

Jake Theis is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, having served as Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions at The Hillman Group since January 2019. Previous roles at The Hillman Group include Sr Financial Analyst - M&A and Senior Accountant. Prior experience includes positions at Grant Thornton LLP as a Senior Audit Associate and Audit Associate, as well as an internship in Internal Audit at American Modern Insurance Group, where Jake contributed to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts. Additional internships at Merrill Lynch in Wealth Management and Ameritas in Insurance Claims provided exposure to client services and insurance operations. An early career at Hyatt Hotels Corporation and as Head Lifeguard at Madeira Swim and Tennis Club showcased skills in customer service and team management. Jake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance from the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business.