Global Commodities.
Executed in Silence.

Markell K. Blount

Founder & Managing Partner

Markell K. Blount is the Founder and CEO of Yukon Global, a strategic deal-making and investment firm focused on identifying, structuring, and facilitating opportunities across the global natural resources sector. His work spans commodities, energy, infrastructure, aviation, import-export, and cross-border trade, where he operates as a connector and strategic broker. Known for bringing the right people, opportunities, and capital together, Markell helps buyers, sellers, investors, operators, and governments navigate complex transactions and build partnerships designed for execution.

Madison Brown

Chief of Staff

Madison Brown serves as Chief of Staff, helping drive strategic execution, operational alignment, and high level coordination across the organization. She works closely with the CEO to manage priorities, streamline communication, and ensure initiatives move forward with precision, professionalism, and accountability.

Logan Chen

Director of Finance

Logan Chen serves as Director of Finance, overseeing the financial strategy, reporting, and capital management that support the company's growth and deal execution initiatives. With a strong focus on financial discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, Logan helps ensure the organization maintains sound financial oversight while supporting complex transactions, strategic partnerships, and long term business objectives.

Corey James (CJ)

Director of Operations

Corey "CJ" James serves as Director of Operations, overseeing the execution, coordination, and operational infrastructure that keeps deals and strategic initiatives moving efficiently. Known for his attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to manage complex workflows, CJ plays a key role in ensuring the organization operates with speed, structure, and professionalism across every stage of the deal-making process.

Melissa Maikos

Director of Performance, Health and Wellness

Melissa Maikos serves as Director of Performance, Health and Wellness, helping the team stay sharp, energized, and prepared to perform in a demanding investment and dealmaking environment. With a strong background in athletics, fitness, leadership, and communication, Melissa brings a practical, disciplined approach to wellness that supports both personal health and professional performance. Her role blends performance coaching, fitness guidance, nutrition awareness, and people focused leadership to help reinforce a culture of accountability, energy, and resilience.

Our AI team members handle the analytical, operational, and creative functions that traditionally required a full back office. They run on the Lindy.ai platform and operate under direct human oversight. Every external communication, every deliverable, and every decision is reviewed by a human principal before it leaves the firm. We believe this model gives our partners the speed and depth of a larger institution with the focus and accountability of a principal-led practice.