Jon Harol
About Jon Harol
Jon Harol is the President of Lighthouse Lab Services and the Founder of The Coworking Station, with extensive experience in the medical laboratory industry. He holds multiple credentials and has a strong background in human resource management and entrepreneurial operations.
Work at Lighthouse Labs
Jon Harol has served as President of Lighthouse Lab Services since 2003. He has over 20 years of experience in the medical laboratory industry, focusing on recruiting, staffing, and setup services for high-complexity CLIA-accredited labs. Under his leadership, the company has assisted numerous laboratories in finding qualified directors, establishing new labs, and achieving successful business exits.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Lighthouse Lab Services, Jon Harol is the Founder of The Coworking Station, a position he has held since 2015. He is also a Partner at MALBEC PROPERTIES, LLC, since 2017, and serves as a Board Member at SuNica since 2019. Furthermore, he founded Laboratory Nexus in 2017, where he utilizes his expertise to connect buyers and sellers of CLIA-accredited labs.
Education and Expertise
Jon Harol has a diverse educational background. He studied at Duke University, earning a Certificate in Human Resource Management. He also attended Harvard Business School, focusing on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, and achieved a certification in Scaling Ventures. Additionally, he studied Biology, Pre-Med at Gordon College. He holds credentials as a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR).
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Jon Harol worked as a Senior RF Optimization Specialist at Sprint PCS from 2001 to 2003. He also served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in Satellite Communications from 2000 to 2006. His early career experiences contributed to his extensive knowledge in the medical laboratory field and human resources.
Passion for Lab Testing Accessibility
Jon Harol is dedicated to making quality lab testing more accessible and affordable. His passion drives his work at Laboratory Nexus and Lighthouse Lab Services, where he aims to disrupt the status quo in the medical laboratory industry. His efforts focus on improving the availability of lab testing services for various stakeholders.