Jonathan is the founder of Golden Child Holdings. In addition to his responsibilities as Managing Partner, he is actively involved in Golden Child’s investment in the Pizza Hut business.

Prior to founding Golden Child, Jonathan was Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of ParkStone Capital (“ParkStone”), an opportunitistic private equity firm (2009-2017). As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Childs was responsible for setting the strategic vision of the firm. During his tenure, he led the acquisition of nearly $500M of distressed assets (mortgages, bonds, REO). Jonathan is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (High Yield and Distressed Assets Committee) and International Council of Shopping Centers.

Prior to co-founding ParkStone, Jonathan led numerous real estate development projects, several of which have been featured in motion picture and print media. He has founded, co-founded or held senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical (public, private sectors) and apparel industries.

Jonathan holds a BA degree from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN and was a member of the NCAA football and golf teams. He previously served on the alumni board of directors at Carson-Newman.

Jonathan serves as a trustee for the Rippowam Cisqua School, a coeducational independent day school for grades pre-kindergarten through nine, in Bedford, New York. He and his family reside in Pound Ridge, NY.