Jim Lamancusa is an experienced executive with a strong track record in leadership and business development across various industries. Currently, Jim serves as the Executive Director of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, an organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the global pet industry. Previously, Jim founded and led Cusa Tea and Coffee as CEO, overseeing all aspects of operations and product development. Jim also held the position of Executive Director at the Padmasambhava Meditation Center, where significant contributions included the purchase and remodeling of a large facility. In sales and marketing roles at companies such as Oberalp _ Salewa Group and GoodBelly by NextFoods, Jim achieved notable revenue growth and built high-performing teams. Jim's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from Argosy University Denver.