Jason C. Knapp
InvestorPresident at Alternative Investment Specialists, LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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About
Founder and president of AIS with a background in the alternative investment space. He previously spent a decade (2010-2020) at an energy producer in roles including land manager, president/chief compliance officer of its broker dealer, and principal financial officer, helping grow managed assets from $22M to over $500M. He holds numerous securities and insurance licenses, is a University of Maryland philosophy graduate, and serves as an elected constable in downtown Pittsburgh.
Experience
- Alternative Investment Specialists, LLCPresidentcurrent2020 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- The Allegheny Valley Conglomerate, LLCPresidentcurrent2020 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Constable Jason C. Knapp - City of Pittsburgh, 2nd WardConstablecurrent2021 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Pennsylvania State ConstabularyFounding Membercurrent2021 — presentPennsylvania, United States
- Gateway Towers Executive Office CondominiumBoard Presidentcurrent2022 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Allegheny County Constables AssociationMembercurrent2022 — presentGreater Pittsburgh Region
- MDS Energy Development, LLCExecutive Vice President of Finance2017 — 2020Greater Pittsburgh Region
- MDS Energy Development, LLCVice President of Partnership Administration2013 — 2017Greater Pittsburgh Area
- MDS Securities, LLCPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer2012 — 2018Greater Pittsburgh Area
- MDS Energy, Ltd.Land Manager2010 — 2013Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Skills & more
Contract NegotiationCustomer ServiceAlternative InvestmentsNatural GasReal EstateConstructionPetroleumAccountingReal Estate TransactionsInfrastructureRegulatory ComplianceInvestments
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FinanceInsuranceEnergyOil & GasOil & Gas IndustryFinancial AnalysisCapital MarketsSalesNegotiationAnalytical SkillsManagementLeadershipLanguages English
- TASER Instructor — Axon
- Certified Armorer — GLOCK GmbH
- Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor — National Rifle Association
- Lethal Weapons Certified Agent — Pennsylvania State Police
- Certified Constable — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Futures Managed Funds (Series 31) — National Futures Association
- Municipal Securities Representative (Series 52TO) — FINRA
- Investment Adviser Representative (Series 65) — NASAA
- Notary Public — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Insurance Agent, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason C. Knapp?
- Founder and president of AIS with a background in the alternative investment space. He previously spent a decade (2010-2020) at an energy producer in roles including land manager, president/chief compliance officer of its broker dealer, and principal financial officer, helping grow managed assets from $22M to over $500M. He holds numerous securities and insurance licenses, is a University of Maryland philosophy graduate, and serves as an elected constable in downtown Pittsburgh.
- Where does Jason C. Knapp work?
- Jason C. Knapp is President at Alternative Investment Specialists, LLC.
- Where did Jason C. Knapp go to school?
- Jason C. Knapp studied at University of Pittsburgh (Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM), Graduate School of Public & International Affairs (GSPIA)); University of Maryland (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy); Wor-Wic Community College (Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies).
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