Jake Barnett

Jake joined Wespath in January 2020. As the managing director of Sustainable Investment Strategies for Wespath and its subsidiaries’ investment programs, Jake leads a team that focuses on investment stewardship and ESG integration. In addition, he interacts with key partners in The United Methodist Church (Church), works to foster collaboration with the Church and collaborates with colleagues across Wespath to prepare for General Conference. Before Wespath, Jake worked at Morgan Stanley’s Graystone Consulting. Jake currently co-leads the Engagement Track of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance and is a Board member for the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Jake received his bachelor’s degree in Economics, International Studies and Political Science from Ohio Wesleyan University.