Jake Gateman

Jake Gateman has a diverse work experience, starting with their most recent role as the Head of Procurement at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. In this position, they managed the sourcing of large, complex, and diverse purchases, drove cost reductions, and collaborated across departments to meet strategic objectives.

Prior to that, Jake worked at EY in Assurance Services, where they worked with SEC-registered and privately-held clients, conducted external audits, and analyzed financial data.

Before joining EY, Jake served in the United States Marine Corps, where they held various roles in procurement, finance, and logistics management. Jake oversaw procurement, finance, and logistics processes for over 950 Marines, managed budgets, overhauled dysfunctional procurement programs, and aligned financial planning with organizational goals.

Overall, Jake has a strong background in procurement, finance, and management, with experience in both the public and private sectors.

Jake Gateman has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. Jake also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Public Accounting from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. In addition, Jake obtained the Certified Microsoft Office Specialist certification from Microsoft in December 2016.