Gregory Knox Jones is a highly successful businessman and philanthropist with a strong background in private equity, management, and entrepreneurship. He has shown exceptional leadership at various organizations, including Edgewater Private Equity Funds, where he is a Senior Partner and Co-Founder. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for several notable companies, such as Brilliance Technology, Premier Safety, Reflective Apparel, and Unitech Aerospace, among others.
Greg is known for his role in successfully leading UBid.com as Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman, driving it to an impressive IPO with revenues reaching $500 million. He is also a member of established organizations such as the Commercial Club of Chicago and the Chicago Commonwealth Club, emphasizing his strong thought leadership and expertise in the industry.
In the humanitarian aspect, Greg serves and was a past Chairman of the Board of Northshore University Health System. He also contributes to the boards of several renowned organizations, including the Accelerate Institute, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Lyric Opera of Chicago among others.
The Edgewater Funds is a Chicago-based private equity firm with over $4 billion of capital commitments raised since 2001. Through Edgewater Growth Capital Partners, we partner with management to help accelerate growth in their businesses.
