Jim Gillen

Jim Gillen has a diverse range of work experience, primarily in the financial services industry. Jim is currently working as a Regional Sales Director at JMFA since March 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Business Development, Financial Institutions at LIGHTSTREAM from January 2019 to March 2022.

Jim also held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at ESSA Bank & Trust from January 2015 to December 2018, where they provided strategic brand and marketing leadership for the company, implemented growth marketing strategies, and introduced onboarding and reboarding technology that resulted in $70 million of product growth in the first year.

Before that, Jim worked as the Managing Director - Sales and Marketing at Ambassador Financial Group from February 2010 to January 2015. During this time, they rebranded the firm, developed successful marketing strategies, and contributed to a 40% revenue growth in two years.

From January 2007 to February 2010, Jim served as the Chief Executive Officer of Huntingdon Valley Bank. Jim led the turnaround of the bank, developed new products and service lines, and implemented a strong sales and service philosophy.

Prior to that, Jim worked as a Senior Bank Strategist - Consultative Sales at BancIntelligence.com from January 2005 to January 2007, where they successfully sold web-based financial and marketing technology and provided advisory services to senior management teams.

Lastly, from January 2001 to October 2004, Jim worked as a Regional Sales Director at BNK Advisory Group, where they were responsible for geographical expansion and developed strategic partnerships with non-bank companies.

Jim Gillen obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Spring Garden College, where they studied from 1980 to 1984. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained certifications such as "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" from LinkedIn in January 2020, as well as the "Series 7 & 63" certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), although the specific month and year of obtaining these certifications are not provided.