Jim Maffei

Jim Maffei has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Jim began their career in 1995 with Berkshire Hathaway, where they had nine years of progressive promotions in general management, international, sales, services, and marketing. Jim also held positions such as Senior Global Marketing Manager, International Sales and Marketing Manager, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and Product Development Manager.

After their time at Berkshire Hathaway, Maffei worked at Identity Group as a Senior Marketing Manager, overseeing sales, marketing, and P&L responsibilities. Jim successfully led the consumer and electronic goods division, increasing revenue by 15% and achieving an 18% increase in point-of-sale results. Additionally, they developed a higher-end sign product line, resulting in a 20% profit increase.

Maffei then joined Griffon Corporation as the Director of New Product Innovation & Marketing. Jim focused on business development and new startups, developing and executing business plans. Their efforts led to a 20% increase in revenue and improved VOC insights, brand loyalty, and revenue by over 20%. Jim also supported brand sponsorship programs through NASCAR, driving sell-through and profitability.

In 2018, Maffei joined Carlisle Companies Incorporated as the Carlisle Rubber Products / UltimateRB Business Manager. Jim later took on the role of Carlisle CST Business Manager and continued their work in business management for the company.

In addition to their corporate experience, Maffei served as an Adjunct Professor of Business at Belmont University's Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business from 2003 to 2005.

Overall, Maffei has a diverse range of experience in business management, marketing, sales, and product development across various industries and companies.

Jim Maffei's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, International Business, and Italian from Miami University. Jim also pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Marketing and International Business at Xavier University. Furthermore, Jim participated in the Wharton School of Business Executive Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, they took Spanish language university courses at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City, Mexico. Jim also engaged in Italian language study at the Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo in Urbino, Italy. Lastly, they participated in Spanish Language Executive Expat intensive immersion courses at the Academia de Espanol in Quito, Ecuador.