John J. Hemmingson is an entrepreneur, leader, and philanthropist whose extensive business career includes leading successful mergers, public offerings, start-ups, and divestitures. John's extensive business experience, coupled with a curiosity and desire to understand unique business opportunities, led him to found Lakeside Companies in 1997.
Over the last 25 years, John's leadership has grown Lakeside into an organization that spans multiple business sectors, including education, aerospace, real estate, agriculture, oil and natural gas, and construction. John's passion and success with leading people have enabled him to selectively grow the organization with intelligent, visionary team members who execute Lakeside's vision to build great companies that contribute to their communities.
John cares deeply about education, advocacy, and fighting poverty and contributes to many organizations aiding these important causes. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Gonzaga University.
Recent philanthropic news at jjhfoundation.orgWhen John Hemmingson founded Lakeside Companies in 1997, he set out to create a firm that was small and nimble enough to seize business opportunities as they arose, but big enough to transform our region by adding well-paying jobs and attracting industry. More than two decades later, Lakeside Companies management has built a portfolio that has made us a business leader in the region, while allowing us to devote both time and resources to meaningful philanthropic work.
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