James Renne
Managing Director - Aecom Sports @AECOM
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director - Aecom Sports @AECOM
New York, NY, US
Jim’s deep understanding of the intersection of design excellence and business strategy provides AECOM’s clients with unique expertise to transform their venues into next-generation, high-impact destinations for fans, teams, and communities. Jim has over three decades of experience in venue planning, design, and development for the sports industry.As Managing Director of AECOM Sports, Jim collaborates with leadership to guide the growth strategy and expansion of AECOM Sports offerings in architecture; works with regional business line leaders and global market sector leaders to advance AECOM Sports business; client advocate and a champion of design innovation; drives focus on sports business and monetization strategies through design; client leadership on complex sports venue integrated mixed-use developments; and foster sports staff professional growth and advancement.Jim spent six and a half years previously as National Director of Sports and Entertainment Project Development Services for JLL. representing sports teams, investors, and public entities, with their development initiatives. Driven by his client’s vision and business objectives, Jim led predevelopment activities with his team integrating vision, project planning and execution strategy, project financing, community engagement, and public approvals; managed the activities of numerous advisors, design and engineering consultants, and construction professionals through to project completion.Prior to JLL, Jim was Sports Principal at ROSSETTI. Part of the company’s leadership team, Jim was responsible for growth strategy and financial performance of the company. As Principal-in-Charge of his client’s projects, he was responsible to the client and was leader of his project teams. led numerous award-winning projects in the NFL, NBA, MLS, professional Tennis, collegiate athletics, and NASCAR including “2016 SBJ Venue of the Year” Daytona Rising NASCAR stadium.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
B.S., Architecture
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's degree, Architecture
University of Michigan
Masters, Architecture
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