Jim Ventre

Jim Ventre's work experience begins in 2002 when they interned in ticket sales and customer relations for the New York Islanders. Jim then worked as an assistant store manager for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. from 2003 to 2004. In 2004, they became an account representative for 206 Tours, where they managed multiple group accounts and coordinated vacation packages. From 2009 to 2012, they worked as a health and physical education teacher for the Smithtown Central School District, collaborating with professionals from different districts to enhance student learning. In 2012, they joined Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. as an associate financial representative, focusing on prospecting and acquiring leads to grow assets under management. In 2014, they started coaching freshman football as part of the Austin High School team. In 2013, Jim assumed the role of a physical education teacher for the Austin Independent School District, where they communicated with parents and administration, managed a teaching team, and organized campus-wide events. Currently, they are an account manager at Social Solutions starting from April 2022.

Jim Ventre earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Health Teacher Education from Hofstra University, which they attended from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Leisure and Sport Management from Elon University, where they studied from 1999 to 2003. In addition to their formal education, Jim Ventre has obtained several certifications including Fundraising Essentials, Marketing Essentials, and Nonprofit Essentials Certificates from NonprofitReady in April 2022.