Meet Jim
James Greer, III, ‘07
Jim earned his BBA from Edgewood in 2007. He is currently the Director of Development
for WisPolitics Publishing, serves on the Madison Club’s Board, and is current
President of the Madison Club Foundation. Jim and his wife Liz are proud parents
to their first child, Holden.
Jim was recently acknowledged as a top business leader in the Madison InBusiness Magazine’s “40 under 40”.
What is your favorite Edgewood College memory? It would be hard for me to select a single memory as my favorite; I think that the shared experience with my fellow students is something that I will look back on as a highlight of my time at Edgewood. Working as a team with a diverse group of people all committed to attaining a goal and driven to success is something that I will take with me for the rest of my life.
What was unique about your Edgewood College experience? The quality of the classroom experience is a unique aspect of the Edgewood College education. Interacting with excellent faculty in small classes allows students to have a meaningful and in-depth journey through the material, and thus gain lessons that can be applied to life in the real world.
How has Edgewood College affected your professional and personal growth? I believe that the challenges overcome at Edgewood have helped me further grow and develop as a person. It is easy to let life get in the way of your personal educational goals but the common bond with fellow students and the challenges issued by the faculty support you in your quest to succeed.
Why did you decide to give to Edgewood College? For me, there are a number of reasons to give to Edgewood College. First, to give something back to the institution that gave me the opportunity for a great education. Also, to provide other students the opportunity to get a great education like I did. Finally, to strengthen the college. To continue to provide the level of education that is available at Edgewood, the college has to raise funds to provide excellent education, to recruit quality faculty members, and to support equipment costs and other crucial expenses.
And why should others? People should give to Edgewood because the college provides excellent educational opportunities and creates future leaders. The foundation of an Edgewood College education is the Dominican tradition that prepares students for meaningful lives, searching for truth and demonstrating ethical leadership. Students at Edgewood College are given the individual attention they need to really be active participants in their education and individual growth.