Jeff Jackson

Jeffery Jackson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment and corporate governance, currently serving as an Advisor at Derive Ventures since January 2022 and as Managing Director at Thayer Ventures since May 2012, where the focus is on technology investments in the travel and hospitality sectors. Jackson's prior roles include Board Member and Treasurer for the Fort Worden Public Development Authority from December 2013 to June 2021, Chair of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Rent-A-Center from March 2007 to May 2017, and various board positions including Executive Committee member at Klyde Warren Park and Chairman of the Audit Committee at Getty Images. Significant prior accomplishments also include serving as Executive Vice President and CFO at Sabre Holdings and involvement on the Board of Trustees at Carleton College. Jackson holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Economics and Government from Dartmouth College.