John Kristel brings 18 years of experience as a CEO and board member, with a proven track record of leading and scaling technology-driven businesses. Over the past eight years, he has led organizations across GovTech (Government Brands/Catalis), PropertyTech (Inhabit), and payment processing (Stax), all within the Greater Sum Ventures portfolio.
As a CEO, John prioritizes listening to customers and empowering employees with the resources, tools, and support they need to succeed. He has led multiple organizations through successful recapitalization events and is passionate about building and growing businesses that deliver mission-critical software solutions with integrated payment processing capabilities.
John and his wife, Monet, live in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, reading, and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams.
Education: Master of Business Administration, Temple University; Master of Physical Therapy, Drexel University; Bachelor of Science, Temple University