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Joel Griffin

Investor

Founder and President, Riphean Group at Riphean Investments

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

About

Joel Griffin is the founder and CEO of Riphean, a growth management firm with a portfolio spanning private equity and venture capital, business and professional services, hospitality and entertainment, technology and IT services, real estate, and sports tourism. He is chairman and co-founder of Gwyneth's Gift Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on CPR awareness and education and the use of Automated External Defibrillators. Griffin serves on the boards of GOVirginia, the Virginia Veteran Services Foundation, The Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Stafford Hospital Foundation, the Germanna Educational Foundation, Legal Aid Works, and the Rappahannock Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Council.

Experience

  1. RipheanFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentFredericksburg, VA
  2. GO Virginia Region 6Council Membercurrent2021 — present
  3. Fredericksburg Regional Alliance (FRA)Board of Directorscurrent2021 — presentFredericksburg, Virginia, United States
  4. Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of CommerceBoard Of Directorscurrent2018 — presentFredericksburg, VA
  5. Gwyneth's Gift FoundationChairman, Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentFredericksburg, VA
  6. The McLean GroupSenior Managing Director2020Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  7. CentauriVice President, Strategic Development2018 — 2020Chantilly, VA
  8. Dependable Global SolutionsChief Strategy Officer / Co-Founder2011 — 2018Arlington, Virginia
  9. Homeland Security & Defense Business CouncilMember2010 — 2012
  10. UnisysDirector2005 — 2011
  11. Booz Allen HamiltonConsultant2003 — 2005
  12. Lockheed MartinDeputy Director, Security Operations2000 — 2003
  13. United States Marine Corps0311/Silent Drill Team/MCIA1992 — 2000

Skills & more

Strategic Planning15Intelligence19Leadership31Management17Analysis14Enterprise Software15Information Assurance99DoD30Program Management79Security Clearance30Security99Vulnerability Assessment56
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  • Project Management Professional — 11352

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Colleagues at Riphean Investments

Andrew Forysiak
Owner, AJF and Associates at Riphean Investments
Autumn Noltee
Senior Controller at Riphean Investments
Brian DeMuth
Partner at Riphean Investments
Brittany Chiang
Chief Executive Officer, Flatter, Inc. at Riphean Investments
Brittany Fowler
Executive Assistant at Riphean Investments
Curry Roberts
President, Fredericksburg Regional Alliance at Riphean Investments
Damon Phillips
Senior Vice President of Business Development and Alliances at Riphean Investments
Dan Singh
Investor at Riphean Investments

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joel Griffin?
Joel Griffin is the founder and CEO of Riphean, a growth management firm with a portfolio spanning private equity and venture capital, business and professional services, hospitality and entertainment, technology and IT services, real estate, and sports tourism. He is chairman and co-founder of Gwyneth's Gift Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on CPR awareness and education and the use of Automated External Defibrillators. Griffin serves on the boards of GOVirginia, the Virginia Veteran Services Foundation, The Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Stafford Hospital Foundation, the Germanna Educational Foundation, Legal Aid Works, and the Rappahannock Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Council.
Where does Joel Griffin work?
Joel Griffin is Founder and President, Riphean Group at Riphean Investments.
Where did Joel Griffin go to school?
Joel Griffin studied at Penn State University (BA, International Politics).

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