A graduate of Clemson University, Harold Lehon holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. His continuing professional education includes a certificate in strategic marketing from the California Institute of Technology and training in values and leadership from The Aspen Institute. Early in his career, Harold Lehon spent 7 years as a vice president and general manager of a firm with 6,000 global employees.
In 2014, Mr. Lehon joined the Naked Kitchen Group as a managing partner. In this position, he provides aspiring hospitality entrepreneurs with access to resources that help them develop and test new startup concepts. He has invested in successful concepts such as Duende in Oakland (led by internationally renowned chef Paul Canales) and Pho Hanoi in Santa Cruz.
He also serves as elected director and treasurer of the Carmella Homeowners Association, supporting various initiatives to improve the community’s social and economic health. A member of the Bella Vista Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, he enjoys sailing and international travel in his free time.
