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<h2 style="white-space:pre-line">Mikyle Jessen</h2>
Mikyle Jessen was appointed President of JL Capital Group in June 2023 and named by Chairman Joseph Land as his hand-picked successor to lead the firm’s next generation of growth.
Jessen began his career in 2010 at Midwest Corporate Credit, advising startups and lower middle-market businesses on capital formation. By his mid-twenties, he had established a reputation as a rising leader in the industry, arranging more than $400 million in commercial credit facilities and positioning himself at the forefront of the market.
Next, Jessen served as Chief Executive Officer of National Corporate Credit, where he led the company’s expansion from five representatives to more than 850 across the United States. He served as CEO from 2016 to 2022, guiding the firm through a period of significant national growth before his exit in January 2023.
His work as an operator and investor has been recognized by leading institutions and publications, including CNBC, Harvard Business School, Nasdaq, and Bloomberg. Inc. Magazine named his firm to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for three consecutive years.
Mikyle lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two daughters.

JL Capital Group

JL Capital Group is a private equity firm based out of Charleston, SC. Backed by the Land Family, JL Capital Group is focused on launching the next generation of private equity investment funds for individual investors. We focus on investing in American businesses and consolidating them into strong regional platforms that support their communities. 