Jeff Gaus

Jeff Gaus is a dedicated husband and father of two adult sons who is driven by two core passions: youth education and economic development. His commitment to building a better future through innovation and preparing the next generation is reflected in his professional and personal pursuits.

Jeff serves as the Founder & CEO of the Provenance Chain Network (PCN), where he leads transformative efforts to enhance trust and transparency in global supply chains. PCN connects partners to the world’s largest, most trusted provenance network, leveraging verifiable data to secure and protect supply chains across diverse industries. Jeff’s leadership in PCN exemplifies his commitment to revolutionizing how businesses operate, building commercial trust through cutting-edge technologies like Distributed Ledger Technology and AI.

A Senior Executive with extensive experience spanning for-profit and not-for-profit boards, Jeff excels in business and corporate development, marketing, sales leadership, SaaS, and telecommunications. His strong technical acumen complements his ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution, making him a dynamic innovator who consistently drives industry change. Jeff’s proven track record includes developing and commercializing transformative technologies, reshaping sectors such as healthcare, telecommunications, life sciences, cloud computing, and national security supply chains.

In addition to his work with PCN, Jeff chairs Portland State University’s Blockchain Advisory Board, fostering industry connections and preparing students with in-demand skills. He has held key roles at organizations like Young Entrepreneurs Business Week (YEBW) and the Oregon Enterprise Blockchain Venture Studio.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and executive certificates in Blockchain and Technology Leadership from Portland State University and Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. He is also a co-author of multiple patents, reflecting his dedication to innovation and disruptive technology leadership.