Jim Ness

Jim Ness has a diverse work experience in the exhibition services industry. Jim is currently serving as the Executive Vice President at Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services since February 2017. Prior to this, they founded their own company called Jim Ness & Associates in 2016, where they worked as the Owner until February 2017.

Before starting their own business, Jim had a long and successful career at Freeman Company. Jim held various roles including Vice President of Business Development from July 2009 to June 2016. Jim was also the Regional Vice President/General Manager from June 2007 to June 2009, where they focused on developing and growing AV revenue. Additionally, they worked as the Executive Director of Management & Labor Relations from July 2006 to June 2007 and as the General Manager from October 1992 to June 2006, both in the Las Vegas branch.

Jim's career started as the President/CEO of Design Expositions, Inc. in January 1987, a company they co-founded. Design Expo was later sold to Freeman Companies in October 1992, where they continued as the General Manager in Las Vegas.

Jim Ness attended the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1982, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in History.