Jason Melton Summary

Executive Chairman of the Board, The I2M Corporation

Telephone: +1 832.228.1570 CST
Email: jpm@i2mcorporation.com

Profile

Serial entrepreneur and investor delivering impact across environmental protection, national security, energy production, regenerative agriculture, redemptive arts & entertainment, wildlife conservation, and cancer prevention. Princeton-trained economist with 25+ years spanning investment banking, oil and gas E&P, oilfield services, hospitality, healthcare, and media.

Education, Honors & Affiliations

Princeton University | A.B. Economics and Mathematics, 1999
Mensa International · Lifetime Member
EY Entrepreneur of the Year, 2018 · Houston’s 40 Under 40
12x USA Track & Field Masters National Champion · USATF Masters Athlete of the Year, 2016

Current Roles

Executive Chairman of the Board | I2M Corporation | Apr 2026 – Present · Houston, TX

• Lead in contract negotiations, joint-venture opportunities, capital formation, and accelerating the leasing, permitting, and development timelines for I2M’s in-situ uranium recovery projects.

Chairman | Best Industries Group | Sep 2025 – Present · Houston, TX

• Leader in renewable energy recycling / infrastructure manufacturing and land clearing for large-scale energy and data center construction.

Executive Advisor | Novi Health | Oct 2025 – Present · Houston, TX

• Leveraging AI and advanced genomic sequencing to uncover, understand, and act on inherited disease risk.

Founder & CEO | Blue Ranch | Mar 2021 – Present · Lee County, TX

• Regenerative farm and ranch outside Austin delivering rejuvenating experiences in food, environment, and learning.

Producer, Investor, Artist | Full Life Films | Mar 2021 – Present · Austin & Houston, TX

• Creator/Showrunner/Star: Adventure In Wonder, Wild Wonder. Exec Producer: David, The Wingfeather Saga, The Blind, Monster Summer, Maybe We Should.
• Investor: Dude Perfect, The Wonder Project, Exceleration Studios, Slingshot, Shining Isle, Infinite Kingdom, Ozone, Sycamore Studios, Project Everest and several independent films.

Prior Experience

CEO / CFO | 2nd.MD | May 2014 – Mar 2021 · Houston, TX

• Led growth of telehealth expert-consultation platform from early stage through scale; served first as CFO for 2 years and then CEO for 5. Built and led exceptional team that grew the covered lives from 5,000 to 5 million serving half of the Fortune 500. Maintained a 98% client retention and industry leading +90 NPS and won numerous Best Places to Work awards. Led the sale to a public company for $460 million.

Managing Director / Senior Advisor | The Ashcroft Group LLC | Nov 2007 – May 2014 · Houston, TX

• Led engagements in crisis management, multi-front litigation, risk management, and regulatory matters for Fortune 500 clients.

Partner / Senior Executive | Taylor Interests | Nov 2007 – Apr 2014 · Houston, TX

• Held CEO, President, COO, and MD roles across technology, professional services, consulting, distribution, and natural resources businesses.

Board Member | Prize Petroleum | Nov 2010 – Feb 2012 · Houston, TX

• Relocated HQ, rebuilt management team, modernized operations; sold company in under 18 months for $230M, increasing equity value by $100M+.

CFO | Valencia Group | Apr 2005 – Nov 2007 · Houston, TX

• Chief Financial Officer for developer/operator of upscale hotels across North America; oversaw finance, legal compliance, risk, HR, and IT.

Chief Executive’s Office | ASCO Group | Apr 2001 – Mar 2004 · Houston, TX

• Led worldwide business development and M&A for $800M oilfield services company (3,000 employees, 6 countries). Secured industry’s largest integrated logistics contract ($250M+).

Investment Banking Analyst | Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette | Jun 1999 – Mar 2001 · Houston, TX

• Advised on energy transactions: E&P, oilfield services, refining, storage, power generation and distribution.