Jason Hall serves as the fourth President and CEO of the Columbus Partnership, a civic organization of Columbus’ top business leaders. Founded in 2002, the Partnership is dedicated to building an increasingly strong, resilient, and inclusive regional economy. Jason is leading efforts to foster growth and development, promote equity and inclusivity, and advance business and civic innovation—all with the ultimate goal of making the Columbus Region one of the most prosperous metropolitan areas in the United States.

Jason brings decades of experience in both public and private sectors, having successfully launched transformational initiatives in urban economic development, innovation, and public-private partnerships. Prior to joining the Columbus Partnership, he served as CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc., where he united the region’s businesses and civic leaders under a bold vision for growth, collaboration, and revitalization. Jason also co-founded Arch to Park, leading the development of a $200 million patient capital real estate fund to catalyze the revitalization of St. Louis’ urban core.

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The first in his family to earn a college degree and the first and only openly LGBT individual appointed to a cabinet-level position in Missouri, Jason served in the administration of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. As Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development and Executive Director of the Missouri Technology Corporation, Jason launched the state’s venture capital fund for early-stage companies and championed innovative strategies to support entrepreneurs and job creation.

Jason’s accomplishments have been widely recognized. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Bates College and earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review. He began his legal career at Bryan Cave LLP (now BCLP), specializing in antitrust and competition law, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Gerald Bard Tjoflat of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
A thought leader in economic development, Jason has received numerous accolades, including the World Trade Center St. Louis Global Ambassador Award and St. Louis Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” recognition. He was also named a “Business of Pride” honoree for his community leadership.

Jason and his partner, Justin Kern, a medical researcher, reside in New Albany.