
Jay Vincent
Founder Vincent Endeavors, LLC
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Biography
Throughout his career, Jay, has managed campaigns of many types for political candidates, political parties, corporations, associations and organizations. He has worked for clients across nearly a dozen different industries. Today, he leads at the intersection of business, government and technology, helping clients develop business solutions to navigating the challenges posed by a more active public and stakeholders.
He is a lifetime member and alumni of the American Council of Young Political Leaders having served as delegate to Taiwan and as lead facilitator and representative of a USAID funded program in Moldova for a 14 – Nation Eastern European Young Political Leaders Conference. He was also honored to serve as the delegate escort for the U.S. to China 2010 trip.
Jay is a graduate of Marquette University and the Les Aspin Center for Government Studies. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business which recently awarded Jay, the Recent Alumnus Service Award for his work in creating Notre Dame's Conversations on Leadership and Ethics program. He sits of the Board of Governors for the 100 Club of Chicago.
Jay is married to Kelly and lives in Chicago with their children Jack and Vivienne along with his dog Maggie.
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Recent Alumnus Service Award
2012-05-30
The Office of Graduate Alumni Relations of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, awarded me the 2012 Recent Alumnus Service Award for his efforts in forming and managing ND Conversations on Leadership and Ethics (NDCLE), a Chicago-area alumni organization. Each year, the award is presented to MBA and EMBA alumni who have graduated in the past seven years and have made significant contributions to the Mendoza community.
Education
Harvard Business School
Certificate
Leading Professional Services Firms
2008
Marquette University
BA
Political Science
Holy Cross College
AA
Politics
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
MBA
Strategy and Management
2010
Harvard University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate
Dealing With an Angry Public
2006
Affiliations
- National Solid Waste Management Association
- Solid Waste Association of North America
- International Conference of Shopping Centers
- American Council of Young Political Leaders
- Urban Land Institute
- The American Association of Political Consultants
- Association of Management Consulting Firms
Links
Event Appearances
Dealing with Opposition to Real Estate Development
CLE International: Land Use Law Conference Chicago, IL
2008-09-15
Engaging The Public Through the Lens of the Advocacy Pyramid
SWANA: WASTECON 2012 Washington, DC
2012-08-14
Community Viewpoints Impacting the Industry, Updated Data
WASTE EXPO 2012 Las Vegas, NV
2012-04-30
Elevating Design Through Public Involvement and Politics: Is it Possible?
Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting 2011 Los Angeles, CA
2011-10-26
Building Vocal Advocates for Transportation Projects
Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee: Citizen Transit Academy Nashville, TN
2011-09-28
Using the Advocacy Pyramid for Transportation Projects
Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee: Citizen Transit Academy Nashville, TN
2012-04-04
Dealing With Growing Opposition To Wind Power
American Wind Energy Association: Windpower 2011 Anaheim, CA
2011-05-18
Sample Talks
Dealing with Controversial Real Estate Development
Controversy surrounds even the most simple of development projects. More than ever stakeholders are engaged in the permitting process meaning a more difficult time getting to yes. Developers need strategies and tactics to help them succeed. This talk focuses on getting past controversy to YES.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training