Lee Fentress

Lee Fentress currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Development and Commerce at the Los Angeles Times, where responsibilities include licensing, syndication, commerce, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation. Prior to this role, Lee was Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Advertising Sales at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing significant growth and the successful transition of ownership. Lee co-founded and served as Chief Revenue Officer at Revenue.com, and co-founded Pledge, a social impact payments company. Additionally, Lee has been an investor in Bruvi and Sagely Naturals, and has worked as a consultant for the Kirsh Family Office and Above Average. Experience includes working for the White House as an Advance Associate, and involvement in the Obama campaign and inaugural committee. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University, an Executive Program from UCLA Anderson, and a Certificate in Private Capital Markets from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.