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Jeff McChesney

Founder

Chairman, CEO & Founder at Target Arm

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

FoundedTarget Arm

Chairman, CEO & Founder at Target Arm

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D3VCDenver · since 2019TechstarsBoulder · $220K checks · since 2019U.S. Air Forcesince 2019

Experience

  1. Target Arm Inc.CEO & Founder, Chairman of the Boardcurrent2020 — presentRidgefield, CT
  2. TA Properties New Milford LLCManaging Membercurrent2022 — presentRidgefield, Connecticut, United States
  3. Meriki Capital Inc.President and Secretarycurrent2020 — presentRidgefield, Connecticut, United States
  4. MJM Creations LLCManaging Membercurrent2022 — presentRidgefield, Connecticut, United States
  5. Gladiator TherapeuticsAdvisor, Board of Advisorscurrent2020 — presentAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
  6. CyberMeldOwner2013 — 2019Ridgefield, CT
  7. Patriot Growth CapitalPrincipal Managing Partner2018 — 2019Ridgefield CT
  8. Bridgewater AssociatesCEO/Dalio Family Office; CEO/Executive Finance2012 — 2013Westport, CT
  9. Venture Capital and Consulting GroupMember Manager, Partner2005 — 2012Danbury, CT
  10. JETERA Inc.CEO & President2006 — 2011Danbury, CT
  11. Balaya, LLCFounder and Board of Directors2007 — 2011Savannah, Georgia Area
  12. e-JITI II, Inc.CEO & President2003 — 2009Ridgefield, CT
  13. Atlas Air, Inc.Vice President, Operations1999 — 2003Purchase, NY
  14. The Joint StaffChief, Western Hemisphere Division1998 — 1999Washington D.C.
  15. Secretary of the Air ForceChief, Senate Liaison1997 — 1998United States Capital, Washington D.C.
  16. 4404th Operations GroupCommander1996 — 1997Dhahran and Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia

Skills & more

Positive DisciplineOwner-managed businessesPoliticsCongressional AppropriationsCongressional AffairsLaw EnactmentStrategyVenture CapitalLeadershipStart-upsEntrepreneurshipStrategic Planning
+12 moreProgram ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentSix SigmaAnalysisMarketingMergers & AcquisitionsPilotingDoDProject PlanningFinanceDefense

Languages Dutch · English · French

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Federal Aviation Administration - FAA
  • Fighter Weapons Instructor — USAF Fighter Weapons School
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute
  • Six Sigma Black Belt — GE

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeff McChesney?
Chairman, CEO & Founder at Target Arm
Where does Jeff McChesney work?
Jeff McChesney is Chairman, CEO & Founder of Target Arm.
What companies did Jeff McChesney found?
Jeff McChesney founded Target Arm.
Where did Jeff McChesney go to school?
Jeff McChesney studied at Harvard University (Post-Graduate Fellowship, National Security Fellow); Columbia University (Masters of Science, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering); Harvard University (Leadership Strategies for Senior Executives).

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