Jim Derose

Jim DeRose has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Jim is currently the VP of Sales at Midland Metal Products since November 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Monogram Creative Group, Inc. as the Managing Director from January 2015 to January 2019.

Before that, Jim served as the President of Max Resources, Inc. from November 2008 to January 2015. Jim also held the position of VP Merchandising and International Sourcing at J Christopher from November 2007 to October 2008.

Jim's earlier experiences include working as the Merchandise Manager - Wood Division at Lane Furniture from October 2001 to May 2007. Before that, they were the Director of Merchandising at Samuel Lawrence Hospitality from 1999 to 2002, and worked as a Casegoods Buyer at Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 1993 to 1999.

Jim DeRose attended Loyola Academy from 1981 to 1985. Jim then went on to Northern Illinois University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government from 1985 to 1989.