Jess Jankowski

Director/Board Member at

Thrive Chicago

Net worth: 257 624 $ as of 2026-05-30

61 year

74 connections

Consumer Services

Consumer Non-Durables

Commercial Services

Profile

Jess A. Jankowski is currently Director at Thrive Chicago and Director at NanoBusiness Commercialization Association.
Former roles include Director at TechAmerica Midwest from 2008 to 2012, Director at Northern Illinois Research Foundation from 2009 to 2018, Director at Northern Illinois Technology Foundation from 2009 to 2018, Director at Romeoville Economic Development Commission, Director at Joliet Montessori School, Member at The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), and Director at Solesence, Inc. in 2025.
Education includes an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago conferred in 1989 and an undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University conferred in 1986.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
SOLESENCE, INC 0.3%	2025-06-29	209,450 ( 0.3% )	257 624 $	2026-05-30

Jess Jankowski active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Thrive Chicago Thrive Chicago Thrive Chicago is a private company. 'The company is based in Chicago.	Director/Board Member	-
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Jess Jankowski

Companies	Position	End
SOLESENCE, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2025-09-02
Northern Illinois Research Foundation	Director/Board Member	2017-12-31
Northern Illinois Technology Foundation	Director/Board Member	2017-12-31
TechAmerica Midwest	Director/Board Member	2012-07-31
Joliet Montessori School Joliet Montessori School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Joliet Montessori School is an educational institution serving children aged 3 to 15 through the Montessori method. The non-profit company is based in Crest Hill, IL. The school offers programs at the primary (3-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), and adolescent (12-15 years) levels, focusing on fostering independence, initiative, responsibility, compassion, and respect. It emphasizes each child's individuality and promotes curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-knowledge alongside academics, with learning tailored to developmental stages. The school values a collaborative community partnership with families to support harmony between home and school.	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	11
Solesence, Inc. Solesence, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops and manufactures skin care and makeup products	Consumer Non-Durables
Loyola University of Chicago Loyola University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Commercial Services
TechAmerica Midwest
Northern Illinois Research Foundation
Thrive Chicago Thrive Chicago Thrive Chicago is a private company. 'The company is based in Chicago.
Northern Illinois Technology Foundation
Romeoville Economic Development Commission
Joliet Montessori School Joliet Montessori School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Joliet Montessori School is an educational institution serving children aged 3 to 15 through the Montessori method. The non-profit company is based in Crest Hill, IL. The school offers programs at the primary (3-6 years), elementary (6-12 years), and adolescent (12-15 years) levels, focusing on fostering independence, initiative, responsibility, compassion, and respect. It emphasizes each child's individuality and promotes curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-knowledge alongside academics, with learning tailored to developmental stages. The school values a collaborative community partnership with families to support harmony between home and school.	Consumer Services
NanoBusiness Commercialization Association