Jason Packer

Building a family business communityDad/Husband, Lover of outdoors/cycling/hiking/skiing

Role
Founder at Stride
Location
Albany, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
General Business & ManagementView LinkedIn profile

About Jason Packer

Stride empowers multigenerational family businesses through supportive communities that uphold their legacy while embracing innovation. With over six years of leadership experience, including serving as CEO of Hill & Markes, efforts have consistently focused on fostering collaboration, driving strategic growth, and enhancing organizational impact. At Stride, priorities include enabling cohesive family governance, facilitating meaningful connections, and advancing sustainable strategies for long-term success. Passionate about creating environments where family enterprises thrive, the mission is to balance tradition with transformation, ensuring resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Experience

  1. Founder

    Stride

    Dec 2024 — Present · Albany, NY, US

    Stride empowers multigenerational family businesses to thrive by creating supportive communities where all family members can honor legacy while embracing the future.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Superior

    Master's degree, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

  • City University of Hong Kong

    Semester Abroad, Political Economy of East Asia

    1999 — 2000

  • Syracuse University - Maxwell School

    BA, Policy Studies

    1997 — 2000

  • American University - Kogod School of Business

    MBA, Entrepreneurship

    2005 — 2007

  • Purdue University Industrial Distribution Program

    Continuing Education, Industrial Distribution

    2012 — 2012

  • Family Firm Institute

    Certificate In Family Business & Wealth Advising (CFBA & CFWA)

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