Jim Van Eerden
Jim Van Eerden | |
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| Born | August 1, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | CEO of 5th Element Group[1] |
| Spouse | Rachel Ann (Shevey) Van Eerden |
James Van Eerden (born August 1, 1964) is a cofounder and managing director of Helixx Partners, LLC.[2] He lives on a family homestead outside Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife, Rachel, and their eleven children.
Education
Van Eerden graduated from Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, and then attended Grove City College where he was named a Presidential Scholar.[citation needed] He completed a graduate study certificate at St Peter's College, Oxford, has an MA in philosophy from Trinity, an MBA from Wake Forest University, and is currently[when?] a candidate for a Doctorate in Global Education from Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary.[citation needed] He is a frequent guest lecturer and the Entrepreneur in Residence[3] at Grove City College,[4] where he was named Alumnus of the Year in 2010.[5]
Business
Van Eerden is a cofounder of Helixx Partners, LLC and its affiliated holding companies. He has led the firm’s media and blended value portfolio since 2001. He is a co-founder of Sevenly and other leading social good companies.[6]
Media production
Has been a producer or executive producer for several feature films,[7] including the award-winning documentary films Running the Sahara[8][9][10](with Matt Damon) and War Child.[11][12]
References
- ^ "Team". May 2020.
- ^ "Helixx Partners, LLC". Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Jim van Eerden | GCC Entrepreneurship". Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Entrepreneurs-In-Residence". Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards Recipients". Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Sevenly and University of Kentucky's Lettercase Project Launch Partnership to Facilitate Expectant Parents Learning About Down Syndrome". June 24, 2013.
- ^ "IMDB - Jim Van Eerden". IMDb. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Matt Damon: The Celebrity Shall Save You". September 15, 2009.
- ^ "August Road Ent | Running the Sahara". Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Press Kit runningthesahara.com [dead link]
- ^ War Child Fan TV [dead link]
- ^ "Pearson Accelerated Pathways".