Justin J. Kumar is a business leader, investor, and community advocate with more than two decades of experience in strategy, business development, private equity, and venture capital. Through his professional and civic work, he has seen firsthand how bureaucracy and inefficiency can slow progress and limit opportunity for individuals and communities. His commitment to public service is driven by a belief that government should work for people — not against them.
Justin is the President and CEO of Frontload Group LLC, a holding company focused on investment and portfolio management. Over the course of his career, he has successfully built and exited multiple companies and has advised organizations across a wide range of industries, including technology, media, energy, real estate, education, and food and beverage production. His work has often involved identifying inefficiencies, improving operations, and removing barriers to growth.
Justin is a regular contributor to financial news media, with a focus on educating individuals who may feel hesitant or intimidated when asking questions about finance and economics. He was featured in The Wall Street Journal in 2015 and has provided insights and commentary to major outlets including Forbes, Kiplinger, U.S. News & World Report, TheStreet, and The Motley Fool.
Justin has a long-standing commitment to charitable and community-focused causes. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lupus Society of Illinois and the Gayle Sayers Foundation. He previously served with Children’s Home & Aid (now Brightpoint) and The Chicago Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired. He also founded The Same Day Foundation in honor of his late father and cousin, with a mission centered on improving the lives of children and families.
Justin grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated cum laude from University School of Milwaukee. He later attended Northwestern University, completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees concurrently in four years. He now resides in Chicago, Illinois, where he remains actively engaged in community life.
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