Jim Paro

Jim Paro is a highly experienced and strategic leader with a proven track record of driving organizational success in nonprofit and for-profit industries. As the founder of our consulting company, Jim brings exceptional leadership excellence, innovative thinking, and expertise in strategic planning to the table. With a strong understanding of vision, strategy, and execution across multiple business areas, Jim is committed to helping clients in the health and wellness, gym, and nonprofit spaces achieve their goals.

Jim has held various executive roles throughout his career, including Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. In this role, he controlled a $37M budget and led a team of 5 in operations improvement and strategic technology initiatives. Jim's ability to navigate complex organization-wide programs and mitigate risks has improved sales and revenue for the organization.

As Chief Information Officer, Jim successfully oversaw consolidating 13 HR systems into a singular HCM system, saving $1.5M in cost avoidance over five years. He also spearheaded modernizing customer-facing technology, increasing eCommerce transaction metrics by 200%. Also, Jim's information technology expertise enabled successful systems integration initiatives, legacy CRM/ERP solutions migration, and the implementation of centralized call centers.

Before his tenure at the YMCA, Jim was the Manager of Information Technology at Gratz College, managing the institution's information systems and overseeing a software migration project. He also held the Manager of Information Technology role at Prompton Tool, where he modernized the technology stack and administered the ERP system.

Jim's educational background includes a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Information Systems from LaSalle University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Information Systems from Villanova University. He has also been actively involved in professional affiliations, serving as a board chair and member for various organizations, including Open Y LLC and the YMCA CIO Affiliate Group.

With his wealth of experience, innovative mindset, and dedication to excellence, Jim Paro is a trusted leader who can guide organizations in the health and wellness, gym, and nonprofit sectors toward success. Contact our consulting group today to benefit from Jim's strategic insights and expertise.