Jeff Knape

Jeff Knape has a strong work history in the corporate strategy and business development fields. Jeff currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Profile Products, where they began in November 2022. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Business Development at Profile Products from April 2019 to November 2022.

Before joining Profile Products, Jeff had an extensive career at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Jeff held various roles during their time there, including Director of Sales and Marketing for Professional Horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture. In this position, they were responsible for developing customer and distributor strategies, coaching the sales team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer complaints and develop product strategies. Jeff also served as the Director of Corporate Development/M&A, where they played a key role in identifying and executing mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to joining The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Jeff worked in investment banking at KeyBanc Capital Markets and in business banking at Huntington National Bank.

Jeff Knape has a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree with a specialization in Finance from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Jeff also holds a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Additionally, they have pursued studies in New Product Development and Innovation Strategies at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Jeff Knape has obtained several certifications including Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Management, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 6 and 63 Licenses from FINRA, Notary Public State of Ohio from the Ohio State Bar Association, and a State of Ohio Insurance License. The exact years of obtaining these certifications and the specific institution for the State of Ohio Insurance License are not provided.