#hustletocreate
My goal is o equip faith-based entrepreneurs with the clarity, discipline, and systems needed to build purpose-driven ventures that honor God, serve community, and create lasting impact
“To create is the best gift you can give yourself and others at the same time.” - Jon Kinnard
Jon brings over a decade of experience in organizational leadership, program management, economic development, and strategic planning. He has worked with public institutions, nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses to design and implement systems that drive measurable economic and community impact.
His work focuses on strengthening organizational effectiveness by aligning strategy, operations, and data. Jon specializes in program design, cross-sector coordination, and capacity-building initiatives that support small business growth, workforce development, and equitable economic outcomes.
With experience coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs and advising civic and community-based organizations, Jon brings a practitioner’s perspective to economic development—bridging policy intent with on-the-ground execution. His approach emphasizes sustainability, accountability, and long-term value creation for communities.
Jon is known for translating complex ideas into practical frameworks that help organizations move from vision to implementation, especially in moments of growth, transition, or large-scale opportunity.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Leadership & Program Management
Leading cross-functional teams, navigating organizational change, and ensuring program continuity, accountability, and impact.Management & Operations Strategy
Designing systems, workflows, and governance structures that improve efficiency, performance, and service delivery.Business & Economic Development
Supporting small business growth, entrepreneurship, and capacity building through technical assistance, partnerships, and ecosystem development.Strategic Planning & Implementation
Translating long-term vision into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and scalable initiatives.Leadership & Personal Development
Developing leaders through clarity, discipline, and alignment to strengthen decision-making, resilience, and long-term effectiveness.
Education and Experience
M.S. in Management from Wake Forest University
B.A. in Political Science & Public Administration from University of Tennessee
Business Founder & CEO of Coffee Del Mundo Inc.
Director of Programs at Vermont-Slauson Economic Development Corporation
Client Work
“Jon and I served on a task force that constructed a new strategic plan for the Division of student Affairs (now the Division of Student Life) at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. As members of this task force, each of us had to do heavy lifting. Jonathan was up to the task. He was an engaged, productive, collegial member of the team. I enjoyed working with him on this project. ”