Jeff Vincent has been leading the Laird Norton Company since January of 2001, overseeing current investments and managing the company’s day-to-day activities. With more than 20 years of business experience, Jeff has experience as a CEO, CFO, corporate development officer, and strategy consultant. He has restructured business operations, bought and sold more than 15 companies, and directed a variety of strategic initiatives in product development and international expansion. Over the past 15 years, Jeff has worked exclusively with privately held family companies. He is a director of Pro-Build Holdings, Inc. and a member of the Washington State Board of Education.

Jeff received a BSBA from Drake University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

A fifth generation descendant of one of LNC's founding partners, Chalan Colby began serving as LNC's Family President in 2005. She is a member of the Board of Directors, chairman of the Family Council Committee, and serves ex officio on several other committees. Chalan is responsible for overseeing the annual Family Retreat and facilitating communication with over 380 Laird Norton family members. She is also focused on developing family programs with an emphasis on education and responsible company stewardship.

Chalan graduated from Scripps College with a BA in Child Psychology, and Santa Clara University with a master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Laird Koldyke became Chairman of the Laird Norton Company Board of Directors in 2004. He is a partner at the Chicago-based investment firm Winona Capital Management, and director of Top Driver, as well as Laird Norton Company. Laird has served on the boards of numerous consumer companies, including: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Einstein’s Bagels, Wild Oats Markets, Home Fashions Inc., Marks Bros. Jewelers, and Leewards Crafts.

Laird holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.