Jim Brown Bio

Over the course of 40+ years, Jim developed and refined marketing, sales, business strategy, and people management skills. As an employee of (or consultant to) Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Citibank, MetLife, and CIGNA) he helped them: Increase sales, optimize brands, develop effective leaders, and create high-performing teams. Jim has found this background translates well into the nonprofit world.

While Jim and his wife were managing careers, they started a family and were blessed with two physically healthy daughters. The youngest, who is now in her mid-twenties, was diagnosed with BPD at age 16. Jim and his wife took the Family Connections class in 2017, and subsequently Jim has been trained as a Family Connections Leader, and volunteers for NEABPD on their Marketing Committee. Being a parent of a loved one with BPD, a graduate from, and a Leader/Instructor of the Family Connections Course, Jim has the experience and background that he is willing to share to try helping others.

Jim has degrees in Accounting and Marketing from Pace University, along with an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut. In addition, he obtained Executive Management Certificates from both Babson College and Darden Business School. Jim was an Adjunct Marketing Professor at Pace University and is an active Career Mentor at both Pace University and UCONN.

On a personal level, Jim enjoys his family, sports, reading, and the outdoors. He has played, and coached, ice, roller, and street hockey. As a former martial arts instructor, Jim understands what it takes to be disciplined and dedicated. Jim has served on a few nonprofit boards and has volunteered for numerous organizations and causes. He is also a Substitute teacher for K thru 3 classes. Jim feels he is at his best when he is challenged to learn new things, as he tries to make a positive difference.