Jim DeBruzzi

Jim DeBruzzi has over three decades of experience in finance and leadership roles. Jim has held positions such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at various companies, including Bright Direction Dental, Bellissimo Holdings, Response Team 1, Chiro One Wellness Centers, Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, Outer Circle Products, and Scentex Inc. Additionally, they served as the Founder and Investor of Lifeworks Pets, a start-up company. Throughout their career, DeBruzzi has demonstrated their ability to drive financial growth, implement cost-saving measures, execute successful acquisitions, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Jim has experience across various industries, including the restoration/renovation, chiropractic, movie theater, pet food, cooler and lunch box, home fragrance, and sporting goods sectors. DeBruzzi's expertise includes finance, accounting, treasury, IT, HR, and revenue cycle management.

Jim DeBruzzi completed their undergraduate studies at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1978 to 1982. Jim obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy during this time. Subsequently, from 1983 to 1987, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at DePaul Driehaus College of Business.