Why junto?
In 1727, Benjamin Franklin founded The Junto (also known as the Leather Apron Club) in Philadelphia. Its purpose was to debate “questions of morals, politics and natural philosophy” and exchange knowledge and experience of business. Originally a group of 12 friends who decided to gather for mutual improvement, all joined from diverse backgrounds: academics, businessmen, craftspeople, clerks and bartenders. They believed true wisdom and improvement came from the free exchange of experience and knowledge pursued “without fondness for dispute or desire of victory.”
We seek to employ this spirit in everything we do at Junto Advisors.
Our founders
Meet the experienced professionals committed to driving your organization’s success.
Jeffrey S. Boian
Founder
jboian@juntoadvisors.com
Jeff brings nearly two decades of leadership training and development, strategic advisory, and recruiting experience to Junto Advisors. He leads our People & Teams practices and provides Executive Advising and Strategic Planning services.
A seasoned strategic advisor, consultant, and educator, Jeff has guided organizations through critical growth phases, cultural transformations, and key leadership transitions. He has partnered with executives, boards, and founders across industries to design high-performing teams and build resilient, people-centered cultures.
Rooted in theory but driven by practical results, Jeff’s approach blends proven leadership principles with a strong emphasis on execution and accountability. He is known for helping leaders clarify priorities, build trust, and align their teams to achieve sustainable impact and long-term success.
Before co-founding Junto Advisors, Jeff taught business, leadership, and clinical and organizational psychology courses, designed leadership development programs, and led executive searches for mission-driven organizations. He holds degrees from CSU, Chico (B.S., Recreation Administration) and Azusa Pacific University (M.A., Organizational Leadership). Additionally, he holds the professional designations of SHRM-SCP and SPHR.
Gregory B. Kelley
Founder
gkelley@juntoadvisors.com
Raised in Silicon Valley during the early tech years, Gregg brings 25+ years of C-level business and non-profit experience to Junto Advisors. He leads our Process & Performance and Intelligence & Analytics practices and provides Interim Leadership and Board Advisory services.
A former Corporate Controller, CFO, COO and CEO, Gregg brings extensive knowledge of best practices across the enterprise. He has built disruptive industry leading businesses from the ground-up and managed the restructuring of highly distressed organizations. During his career he has successfully worked with venture capital, private equity, family offices and public debt and equity markets as well as sole proprietors.
Always an optimist, Gregg brings a contagious energy to every engagement, helping his clients confront challenges and implement solutions that enable sustainable success.
Gregg launched his career with IBM and held finance leadership roles in three, venture-backed high technology companies (2 IPOs and 1 acquisition). For 13 years, he was the founding CEO of California Olive Ranch, building the Company from a single olive orchard into North America’s largest producer of olive oil. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (B.S. Business).