Jake Morrill
morrill@thefbcg.com
P: 865-599-0676
Areas of Expertise
- Family Systems & Multigenerational Dynamics
- Leadership Development for Family Enterprise Leaders
- Succession & Leadership Transition
- Sibling & Cousin Partnerships
- Family Governance & Decision-Making Structures
- Conflict Resolution & Productive Family Conversations
The most rewarding part of my work is helping families rediscover that they're on the same side, so they can build the future they want — together.
Jake Morrill
Jake Morrill works with family enterprises navigating the leadership and relationship challenges that arise across generations. He supports families in strengthening leadership, addressing conflict constructively, and developing governance practices that support continuity and long-term success.
His work focuses on guiding families to see the larger patterns shaping their enterprise—how decisions are made, how responsibility is shared, and how relationships influence both family unity and business performance. By creating space for thoughtful reflection and productive dialogue, Jake helps families to build leadership capacity, work through tension directly, and establish structures that support continuity across generations.
In addition to his work with family enterprises, Jake serves on the faculty of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, teaching leaders how to apply family systems thinking to organizational leadership.
Earlier in his career, Jake spent two decades leading mission-driven organizations through periods of growth and change. The author of five books, he also previously served as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Certifications
- Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA), Family Firm Institute
- Certification in Facilitation, Georgetown University
- Certificate in Family Business Leadership, Cornell University
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (State of Tennessee)
Education
- MA, Family Therapy, East Tennessee State University
- MDiv, Harvard Divinity School
- MFA, English, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
- BA (Honors), University of Texas, Austin
Personal
Jake and his wife, Molly, live in East Tennessee and have two young-adult sons. Outside of his consulting work, Jake enjoys reading, backpacking in the Smoky Mountains, and live music. He also serves on the board of a local foundation supporting community-building initiatives and on the board of BRAVO, which connects visually impaired youth across Southern Appalachia with outdoor adventure-based learning.