JAY GRIFFITH

Executive Vice President, Welty Building Company

Jay Griffith is Executive Vice President of Welty Building Company, a prominent commercial builder in Northeast Ohio. He provides leadership for the Energy and Infrastructure, and Facilities Services businesses, as well as provides leadership for senior staff and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Welty Building Company in 2015, Jay was with AES/ExxonMobil in General Management and Executive positions for 39 years.

His community work includes serving as Treasurer and on the Executive committee for Junior Achievement and past Trustee positions at United Way and the Greater Akron Chamber. Jay is a graduate of Leadership Akron Class 21 and volunteers his time to various organizations across northeast Ohio.

Jay graduated from Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering and holds an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. His hobbies include golf, property renovations, and the great outdoors. Jay enjoys family time with his wife, three children and five grandchildren.