Our Team

Jonathan Jonas oversees JVC Investment Partners’ diversified investment portfolio, including marketable securities, real estate, agriculture, direct private equity, growth equity and venture capital investments. Jonathan has over twenty-five years of business operations and investment experience across a broad spectrum of industries. His background in finance and operations has resulted in significant growth in JVC’s assets under management.

Prior to joining JVC, Jonathan held various positions of increasing leadership and responsibility at Boston Scientific Corporation, working in finance, sales and operations, including overseeing sales operations in Boston Scientific’s Cardiac Rhythm Management Division.

Jonathan serves on the Board of Directors of CoreRx, Inc., Jocasta Neuroscience, Inc., Logos Therapeutics, Inc., Reliefband Technologies LLC, and Trisol Medical Ltd. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Endotronix, Inc. and Magenta Medical Ltd.

Jonathan is a registered CPA in the State of Illinois. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan, a General Course Degree from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He is a Trustee of the David & Etta Jonas Family Foundation and the University of Chicago Medical Center. He previously served as a Trustee of Sinai Health System and Sager Solomon Schechter Day School.

Todd Lesser is JVC Investment Partners’ Vice President of Operations.  Todd has a strong track record of successful leadership with over 35 years of experience in finance, customer service, eCommerce, and operations management. Prior to joining JVC, Todd held senior management positions at PAWS Chicago, PharMEDium Services, LLC, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Webmodal, Inc., AT&T and The Kraft Heinz Company.

Todd earned a BS in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, and an EdD in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.

Sue Gryzlo joined JVC Investment Partners in 2021 and serves as Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO. Sue is involved in overall office operations and procedures and manages day-to-day functions of the company. Prior to joining JVC, she helped form and manage a small family-owned business for over 20 years. She received a B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from Roosevelt University.