Jay Henningsen
Jay Henningsen is a highly skilled individual with a strong passion for taking on challenges and devising innovative solutions while guiding teams through complex problems under pressure. He excels in driving teams towards execution and is enthusiastic about collaborating with others to generate and nurture ideas, establish operational procedures to fuel progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Throughout his career, Jay demonstrates his expertise in transforming overarching visions into practical business strategies. He excels in coordinating interdepartmental efforts essential for achieving tangible results and gaining a competitive edge in the market. Jay has a track record of overcoming strategic obstacles in various projects, such as combating software piracy through inventive technology solutions, integrating modern technology into educational curriculums, facilitating the development of new cloud services for startups, and aiding political organizations in embracing technology for campaign success.
Besides his professional endeavors, Jay involves himself in diverse activities like solving the NY Times crossword, assisting with property renovations at Camp Korey, troubleshooting plumbing issues, and organizing social gatherings. His versatile nature enables him to address challenges of any magnitude with equal focus and dedication.
Key areas of expertise for Jay include Strategic Planning, Business Alliances, Business Development, Partner Management, Operational Leadership, Project Leadership, Mentoring, Product and Brand Management, P&L Management, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Agility, and Communications.
With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business and an MBA from Seattle University, Jay possesses a solid academic foundation to complement his wealth of professional experience.
Professionally, Jay has held significant roles in various capacities at Microsoft, with responsibilities ranging from Business Development and Marketing to Product Management. He has served as the Senior Director of Technology and Civic Engagement, Business Development Manager, Group Manager, and Product Manager, among other positions. Currently, he serves as the CEO and Executive Director at Camp Korey, demonstrating his commitment to philanthropic endeavors and community engagement.
