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Faces of Leeds Snapshot

Name: Jeremy May
Alumni Award: May is the 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Service Award.
Brief Bio: Jeremy May is the founder and CEO of Paralel Technologies and is a member of the board of advisors for the Renée Crown Wellness Institute at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.

What inspired your long-standing commitment to supporting Leeds and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ over the years?
The high-quality education I received at CU changed my life by giving me the foundation that opened the doors to follow my career. It brings me joy to play a small part in providing that opportunity for others.

How did your time at Leeds shape your approach to leadership?
Leeds exposed me to many disciplines in business education and allowed me to match my abilities and interests to get my career off the ground in public accounting. While in public accounting, this same exposure to different businesses and industries guided me to the asset management industry. I take the same approach to leadership, aiming to provide experience and support to the people I work with so they can pursue the career that is right for them.

What’s one piece of advice to students and alumni about building a career that follows one's passions and inspires achievement?Ìý
Wherever you are on your path, make the most of the opportunity that you have in that present moment. Of course, if you are not in a good situation, be courageous and make a change, but if you are doing good work with people you care about, opportunity will find you.

ÌýIf you are looking back with regret or to the future with expectations, you will miss the opportunities that are right in front of you.Ìý