Jeff Mills joined Madrona in 2024 as investor relations partner. Jeff works with Madrona’s global investor base of foundations, family offices, and endowments.

Journey to Madrona

Jeff brings more than 25 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, client service, and management to the firm. He has held a variety of roles in the alternative investment market, including Gryphon Investors, Resource Capital Funds, Brooklands Capital Strategies (a division of TPG Capital). Ares Management, Oak Hill, and Probitas Partners.

Lessons learned

Slow down and keep it simple. Focus on delivering exceptional results and service to your investors. People and culture matter (and yes, culture eats strategy for breakfast!). Have fun along the way.

When he’s not in the office

Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons (and dog!) in any outdoor activity. In addition to his desire to ski more, he is an aspiring swimmer and cyclist as he transitions to lower-impact sports. He is an avid non-fiction reader and podcast listener, who is also a creative “leftover” connoisseur finding the deep recesses of the refrigerator and freezer on this quest. He is an enthusiastic supporter of all things Army West Point – GO ARMY, beat Navy!!

Noteworthy

Before his fundraising career, Jeff was an aviation officer in the U.S. Army, where he served as a helicopter pilot, including a stint as a company commander, for seven years throughout the U.S. and South Korea.

He received his bachelor’s from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and his MBA, finance and strategy, from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.