J.K. Jay is a Founding Partner and CEO of Hudson Oak Development, as well as a Member and President of LyonJay. As President his responsibilities include creating and maintaining relationships with the company’s capital partners, site selection, development project oversight and underwriting of new projects. Mr. Jay began his career with a private equity firm, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping projects including hospitality, condominiums, and residential communities.  Mr. Jay was also a founding member of The Jay Company, specializing in the development of commercial, single tenant net leased properties, as well brokering commercial real estate.

JK was one of the top recruited offensive linemen in the country. Having received offers from Division 1 schools Georgia, Miami, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, USC, Michigan and Florida, as well as offers from Harvard and Yale, JK chose Clemson University in the upstate of SC where he went on to be named to the All ACC Academic Team and graduated in just 3 years. JK is now a part of the Paw Journey Mentoring program and mentors Clemson football players following in his footsteps. Mr. Jay also serves on the Board of Directors for the Clemson Letterman’s Association and Young Alumni Council for Clemson University and assisted in the launch of a mini-series in the Greenville area, “Successful Entrepreneurship” which brought in the state’s top Entrepreneurs to give lectures and provide guidance to those desiring to start their own businesses. JK enjoys spending time with his wife and their three sons.