Jim Deffenbaugh

Jim Deffenbaugh has a diverse and extensive work experience. Jim started in 1983 as an IT Auditor at Marathon Oil Company, where they evaluated and recommended improvements for internal controls in IT infrastructure and processes. In 1986, they joined Detroit Medical Center as the Director of Security & IT Quality Assurance, implementing and managing data security control systems for the IT infrastructure and patient care applications of five hospitals.

Jim then moved to Equifax, where they held various Vice President positions from 1996 to 2008, including Vice President of Global Year 2000, Vice President of Mergers and Acquisition Integration Planning, and Vice President of Application and Hardware Development. Jim was also responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of outsourced IT providers and overseeing infrastructure projects.

In 2008, Jim became the Chief Technology Officer at VueLogic LLC, a cloud-based Customer Intelligence offering company. Their responsibilities included IT services, application development, infrastructure architecture, data modeling, analytics, and client support services. VueLogic was later acquired by Inmar in December 2012.

At Inmar Intelligence, Jim served as Vice President of Data Sciences from 2012 to 2015, leading the design, development, and implementation of promotions targeting capabilities. Jim then took on roles with increasing responsibilities, including Vice President of Enterprise Retail Sales, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Inmar Promotions Canada, and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Canada. In their current role as Senior Vice President and Client Account Executive at Inmar Intelligence, Jim is responsible for leading the partnership with Kroger and overseeing various capabilities such as promotions, settlement, media, supply chain, healthcare, and government.

Additionally, Jim served as the President of McGill Place Condo Association from 2007 to 2015, where they managed a 188-unit condominium association and participated in community improvement efforts.

Overall, Jim Deffenbaugh's work experience demonstrates a strong background in IT operations, data security, leadership, business development, and client management.

Jim Deffenbaugh attended Bowling Green State University from 1980 to 1983, where they pursued a double major in MIS and Accounting/Finance. Jim obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Additionally, Jim has obtained certifications as a Certified Data Professional (CDP) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), although information about the institutions and the dates of obtaining these certifications is not provided.