Jim Ellis has an extensive background in academia and business, currently serving as an Advisor at All Campus since September 2021. Previous roles at the University of Southern California from 1997 to 2021 include Professor, Dean of the Marshall School of Business, and Vice Provost of Global Initiatives. Prior to their academic career, Jim Ellis was the CEO of Port O’Call Pasadena from 1990 to 1997 and of American Porsche Design from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, Jim Ellis held the position of Vice President of Merchandising at The Broadway Department Stores from 1970 to 1983. Jim Ellis earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of New Mexico.