Director

Jim Ross

Jim Ross is the VP of Sales and Partnerships – Sports, Media and Entertainment for First Data. A majority of Jim’s career has been spent in senior level executive positions with major league sports franchises. He has the unique distinction of having held Vice President positions with both of New York’s Major League Baseball teams (Mets and Yankees) as well as two of South Florida’s professional sports franchises (Marlins and Dolphins), and has taken part in two World Series (1997 with the Marlins and 2009 with the Yankees), an All-Star Game (2008 with the Yankees), and a Super Bowl (2007 with Dolphin Stadium). Previously, Jim has also served as Executive Vice President, Business Operations and Strategy for Palace Sports and Entertainment and Senior Vice President, Business Development for the Cleveland Browns. He and his wife, Elisa, have two children and reside in Bloomfield Hills, MI.