If you have ever spoken with Jeff Lo you know how passionate he is about TGS Elevate. He provides a the overall company vision and still pays attention to the details that help TGSE outshine their competition. How did Jeff get to where he is today? Here is his professional bio with a little background…
Jeff is the owner and COO of TGS Elevate, the premier provider of print, store fixture manufacturing, promotional products, and global sourcing solutions to the retail industry. As leader of a mature company founded in 1996 that supports Fortune 500 companies, Jeff’s daily focus is business development, while he also leads the sales, production, and administrative departments.
Self-described as a hammer looking for a nail, Jeff’s diverse background has provided all the know-how to run a small business. Initially attending UC Davis on the electrical engineering track, Jeff later switched to pre-law before ultimately graduating with a pre-med Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science. Out of school, Jeff pivoted away from medicine and worked for a registered investment advisor before transitioning to a professional services company in Marin County where he soon led an eight-person accounting team.
Hired by TGS Elevate in 2012 to prepare the company for sale, Jeff developed and implemented best practices for hiring, managing, accounting, payroll, finance, sales, and marketing. Along the way, Jeff led all day-to-day functions of the company, and realized an average of 20% year over year gross revenue growth and 15% bottom line profitability growth for three consecutive years before purchasing the company outright in 2015. Jeff lives in San Anselmo, California with his wife and two kids and enjoys golf, photography, traveling, and motorsports.
Five Fun Facts about Jeff:
- He has three sisters, no brothers
- Has impeccable handwriting
- He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America
- Has extensive high performance driving experience
- Willing to talk about food, any time, anywhere