Matt McKenna
Director/Board Member at Innova Memphis, Inc.
Profile
Matt is a Partner with Open Prairie and leads the Rural Opportunity Initiative as an Executive in Residence with the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.
Prior to joining Open Prairie, Matt served as a Senior Advisor to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and was responsible for launching a variety of public-private partnership initiatives focused on bringing capital to rural America, including the Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund and the Rural Business Investment Opportunity Initiative.
In conjunction with his work at the US Department of Agriculture, he was named a Presidential Executive Fellow.
During his 15-year career with PepsiCo, Matt held several executive roles, including Sr. Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
Matt was also a Director for PepsiAmericas.
Prior to joining Open Prairie, Matt served as a Senior Advisor to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and was responsible for launching a variety of public-private partnership initiatives focused on bringing capital to rural America, including the Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund and the Rural Business Investment Opportunity Initiative.
In conjunction with his work at the US Department of Agriculture, he was named a Presidential Executive Fellow.
During his 15-year career with PepsiCo, Matt held several executive roles, including Sr. Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
Matt was also a Director for PepsiAmericas.
Matt McKenna active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
 Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc.
 Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. engages in the engages in the development of bioplastic materials. Its product development lab compounds a wide range of natural fibers, wood flours, starches, and liquids with an array of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled or virgin plastics. The company was founded by Mark Mahoney and is headquartered in Emporia, KS. | Director/Board Member | - |
Innova Memphis, Inc.
 Innova Memphis, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Innova Memphis Inc (Innova Memphis) is a venture capital subsidiary of Memphis Bioworks Foundation founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. | Director/Board Member | - |
Fordham University
 Fordham University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1983-12-31 |
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provides legal services. It offers services in education, aviation, communications, consumer and retails, corporate and securities, hospital and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Matt McKenna
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| US Department of Agriculture | Consultant / Advisor | 2017-01-01 |
Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
 Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization established in 1953 that aims to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify communities. The organization is based in Stamford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization empowers community and environmental stewards with volunteer programs, educational curricula, practical advice, and other resources. Keep America Beautiful has more than 650 affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Jennifer M. Jehn has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-01-01 |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 2008-01-01 |
Training of Matt McKenna
| Hamilton College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie Ventures Inc (Open Prairie) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by James M. Schultz. The firm headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. | Finance |
Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization established in 1953 that aims to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify communities. The organization is based in Stamford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization empowers community and environmental stewards with volunteer programs, educational curricula, practical advice, and other resources. Keep America Beautiful has more than 650 affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Jennifer M. Jehn has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
| US Department of Agriculture | Government |
Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc.
Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. engages in the engages in the development of bioplastic materials. Its product development lab compounds a wide range of natural fibers, wood flours, starches, and liquids with an array of biobased, biodegradable, and recycled or virgin plastics. The company was founded by Mark Mahoney and is headquartered in Emporia, KS. | Process Industries |
Innova Memphis, Inc.
Innova Memphis, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Innova Memphis Inc (Innova Memphis) is a venture capital subsidiary of Memphis Bioworks Foundation founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. | Finance |
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provides legal services. It offers services in education, aviation, communications, consumer and retails, corporate and securities, hospital and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
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