J. Gearon, Jr. Biography and Net Worth

Mr. Gearon has served as a member of the board of directors of Grindr since November 2022. Mr. Gearon is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 28th Street Ventures, LLC, a family office based in Atlanta which he founded in 2007. A pioneer in the cell tower industry, Mr. Gearon has established six successful businesses across six countries over 30 years, spanning four continents. His recent roles include Chairman of Pan Asia Tower, a wireless communications and broadcast infrastructure company, from 2013 to November 2019, and Chairman Advisor of PT Serana Menara Nusantara Tbk, the largest cell tower company in Indonesia from 2007 to 2016. Prior to these roles, he served as Vice Chairman of American Tower Corp. from 2002 to 2007 and was on its board of directors from 1998 to 2003, following the sale of his business, Gearon & Co., to American Tower. Beyond telecommunications, Mr. Gearon has also made significant contributions in the sports industry. He was part owner of the Atlanta Hawks from 2004 through 2023, serving as Governor from 2005 to 2009 and as co-managing partner and board member from 2004 to 2015. He also co-owned the Atlanta Thrashers from 2003 to 2010. His achievements in business were recognized when he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997. Mr. Gearon received a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Inter-Disciplinary Studies from Georgia State University.