James Shankweiler
Jim Shankweiler’s business career has taken him into manufacturing and service industries, government and consulting, and numerous functional areas within each. He is experienced in both large and small business environments. Jim has managed his own business management consultancy for more than 30 years and has been teaching Business Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship in the Penn State University System for 20 years.
Educational and Professional Credentials
Jim attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned a BS in Marketing from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Management from the Wharton School.
Experience and Background
He successfully launched three start-ups and mentored others trough their own business planning and launch. In recent years, Jim has been heavily engaged in social entrepreneurship initiatives where he applies the power of business to solve pressing social problems.

