Jay Lanier

Jay works as an account executive with Interface, the world’s largest modular flooring manufacturer and a globally-recognized pioneer in the field of industrial sustainability. He also serves on the boards of the Green Built Alliance, EcoForesters, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Next30 committee for the Southern Environmental Law Center. Most of his philanthropic efforts are dedicated to thoughtfully considered and impactful grant-making with the NextGen committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. This committee, comprised of Ray’s grandchildren, has typically focused on engaging young adults and adolescents on the various facets of sustainability and conservation. Jay is passionate about continuing the legacy of his grandfather, who championed the business logic of sustainability and finding creative solutions to address climate change. Originally from Atlanta, Jay now lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife Whitney and son August. He has travelled near and far in pursuit of game fish on the fly, from Slovenia to New Zealand, but still is partial to Southern Appalachian brook trout. In the colder months, he enjoys upland bird hunting with his German Wirehaired Pointer, Sidney. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University.