Jonathan Ferry, Edfp
About Jonathan Ferry, Edfp
Jonathan Ferry is a Business Analyst with a background in Business Economics and Finance. He has held significant roles at Cosmos Corporation and Model City Solutions, LLC, and has contributed to economic development initiatives in Granite City and St. Louis, Missouri.
Work at Cosmos Corporation
Jonathan Ferry has been employed at Cosmos Corporation as a Business Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on analyzing business processes and providing insights to improve operational efficiency. His expertise contributes to the strategic direction of the company, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals.
Current Role at Model City Solutions, LLC
In addition to his position at Cosmos Corporation, Jonathan Ferry serves as the Principal and Founder of Model City Solutions, LLC, also known as Model City Analytics, since 2021. This venture is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and specializes in providing analytical solutions for urban development and economic strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Ferry earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Economics and Finance at the same institution from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a program at the Project for Public Spaces in 2009, focusing on urban development.
Achievements in Economic Development
Jonathan Ferry initiated a business retention and expansion program in Granite City, leading to over $850 million in new investments and the creation of more than 600 jobs. He served as Project Manager for the City's Equitable Economic Development Strategy, focusing on retail development and anti-displacement policies. His work includes developing a land use economic opportunity cost model that has evaluated over $6 billion in projects in St. Louis.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Jonathan Ferry has been actively involved in community initiatives, such as leading the development of an entrepreneurship class at Granite City High School called Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO). He also founded Chess Tales, LLC, a publishing company aimed at promoting children's literature that teaches chess through storytelling.