Jonathan Faris

Jonathan Faris

Senior Director, Business Development

  • Public Management, MPA, Indiana University 
  • Political Science & History, BA, Indiana University 

Jonathan joined TPMA in 2005. He serves as Senior Director of Business Development where he coordinates the identification of business development opportunities and preparation of proposals. He previously served as a Senior Project Consultant where he specialized in gathering qualitative data through facilitated input sessions, focus groups, and key informant interviews; leading strategic planning and research projects; and designing policy recommendations in economic development, workforce development, and education.  

Jonathan’s clients have included state agencies, 2-year and 4-year postsecondary institutions, regional and local economic development organizations, city governments, regional workforce development boards, non-profit organizations, and private industry companies. Jonathan has worked on projects in over 15 states including Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.