Joe Kunkel

Joe Kunkel is the president of Lighthouse Labs RVA, a position they have held for 7 years and 11 months. Prior to this, they were a consultant and investor, working primarily with startups and nonprofits. Joe also served as an executive advisor for New Richmond Ventures for 6 years and 1 month, and as a mentor for Richmond SCORE for 3 years and 7 months.

Kunkel’s professional experience also includes 14 years and 10 months as SVP marketing and strategy at CarMax, and 3 years as president/founder of Wholesome Kidfoods LLC. Joe began their career as a senior engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, where they worked for 7 years and 1 month.

Joe Kunkel attended the University of Chicago - Booth School of Business from 1986 to 1988, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Joe also attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from 1980 to 1984, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in electrical engineering/computer science.