Jim Best

Jim Best is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in merchandising and inventory planning, currently serving as the Director of Cornell Retail Services since July 2014. Prior roles include Assistant Director of Merchandising & Inventory Planning and General Merchandise Manager at Cornell University, where significant responsibilities covered budget management, vendor negotiations, and sales growth initiatives. Previously, Jim Best managed general merchandise operations at Ithaca College, overseeing a $1.75 million budget and directing front-end operations. Jim Best holds an MBA in Marketing from Ithaca College and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal & Professional Studies from Cazenovia College.