Jeff has originated more than 40 successful deals with our firm over the last decade.
Jeff Wakefield | Managing Principal | Seattle, WA
Jeff brings 15 years of experience in corporate leadership positions to our firm. Before joining Vander Kaay in 2009, Jeff served as President of two financial services companies during which he implemented and managed double-digit annual growth.
Jeff’s former responsibilities have also included corporate development, sales management, finance, accounting, operations management, training and human resources. An honor graduate of the University of Puget Sound, Jeff studied at Tokyo’s Waseda University. He enjoys cycling and climbing in the Pacific Northwest.
jwakefield@vanderkaay.com (949) 717-4880, ext. 423
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