Jon Mueller

Jon leverages a background in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance and entrepreneurship to achieve uncommonly successful outcomes for clients.  He was named Investment Banker of the Year by D CEO Magazine in 2024.

Prior to founding Exit Partners, Jon was a manager at private equity firm Valesco Industries, focused on deal origination, new investment management, financial analysis and transaction process management. Prior to that, he served as Vice President and Research Director at a middle market investment banking firm, advising on many successfully completed transactions. Earlier, he served in a number of positions of increasing responsibility in operating, commercial and financial roles at ConocoPhillips Company. In addition, he has held founding, executive and operating roles in startup and early-stage enterprises in the oil field technology and internet retail space.

Jon received his MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University with concentrations in Finance and Strategy & Entrepreneurship. He also holds a BBA in Finance, magna cum laude, from the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma. Presently, Jon serves in a number of professional and philanthropic organizations. He is married with 3 active children that keep him on his toes.