Jon Starr joined Jones-Parker/Starr as Managing Director in 1996 after approximately 15 years in advertising, management, and real estate and investment consulting.

Prior to joining Jones-Parker/Starr, Jon served for eight years as Director of Marketing and Finance for Furmoto Realty of New York City, the largest Japanese/American Real estate management and investment firm in the United States with over one hundred agents in six offices. Jon was responsible for consulting with clients and forming commercial relations with Japanese banks, trading companies and American affiliates.

Jon began his career in advertising at the well-known international agencies Leo Burnett and Marsteller where he managed clients in consumer products (Union Carbide and Green Giant) and insurance (Allstate). Subsequently, he became one of the youngest and largest Real Estate developers in Chicago.

Jon received a BS degree in economics, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in 1971. He attended Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business on full scholarship and received his MBA in 1973. In addition, he spent two years in France serving a missionary assignment for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Jon is an avid golfer an enjoys basketball, opera, non-fiction and international travel. He is married and has three children.