Jay Tee – Jay is an Associate of Origination at Cook M&A. He is responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with private equity, family offices and corporate clients to assist with accelerating growth strategies and securing mutually beneficial outcomes.
Prior to joining Cook M&A, Jay was the Head Tennis Coach at The University of Chicago where he was responsible for running all aspects of a highly competitive men’s and women’s tennis program. His teams combined to win several national and conference championships, including the 2022 and 2024 NCAA titles.
Jay earned a bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University, where he competed on the tennis team for four years. After graduation, he served as an assistant tennis coach at CSU, helping the team win three Horizon League Championships. Jay enjoys spending time with his dog, trivia nights, and watching Cleveland sports.