Jason Schmitt
Former Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Initiatives The Jones Group
Jason Schmitt, now retired, formerly led strategic planning and acquisition efforts for the Jones Group, a Fortune 500 fashion company with 35 brands in apparel, footwear, and accessories. Previously, he launched and managed a clean technology venture capital fund for ArcelorMittal and was responsible for strategic planning at Mattel. He's served on the board of directors for Connections for Abused Women and Children, was selected for the “40 Under 40” list by Crain’s Chicago Business, and was nominated by the Aspen Institute for their Catto Fellowship. He earned an AB in social studies from Harvard College and a JD from Harvard Law School.