James Jewell

Biography

James Jewell joins Wheaton College as Marketing Executive-in-Residence, bringing experience in executive management and marketing at World Vision, Prison Fellowship, and Tyndale House Publishers, and—at communications agencies—serving more than 100 Christian organizations and public figures. Jim is a graduate of Biola University (B.A.) and California State University, Fullerton (M.A.) and taught journalism at Kennesaw State University, This fall he will be teaching Principles of Branding and Principles of Marketing at Wheaton College.

Jim is married to Debbie and has four daughters and a son; the two youngest daughters are in high school at Aurora Christian. 

Education

M.A. Communications
California State University, Fullerton, CA

B.A. Communications,
Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Post-graduate studies
Public relations certificate program, UCLA

Professional Experience

Caring Network
Glen Ellyn, IL     www.caringnetwork.com
Leading pro-life advocacy and service organization with more than 25 pregnancy care centers in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois.
Director of Communications - 2024-
Leads the communications team and writes promotional materials, speeches, and film scripts, and major fundraising materials

Tyndale House Publishers
Carol Stream, IL    www.tyndale.com
The nation’s largest independent Christian publisher, printing popular books and Bibles, including bibles in the 2 English translation, the New Living Translation.
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Bibles - 2018 to 2023
Led the marketing team and provided strategic and creative direction for the brand development and marketing for Bibles and the New Living Translation. Handled a brand refresh for the NLT, and marketing for the launch of the Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition, and the innovative Filament Bible App

The Valcort Group
St. Charles, IL    www.valcort.com
Strategic growth and communications consultancy providing comprehensive services to corporate, manufacturing and nonprofit organizations and companies.
Director of Strategic Practice & Communications Services - 2013 to 2018
Directed services for multiple agency clients, including both strategic services and integrated communications. Lead strategist and consultant for the VALCORT strategic growth process for clients including ITW Professional Automotive Products, Positronic, Fairrington Transportation, Educational Institutional Insurance Association, ITW ProBrands, and Tyndale House Publishers.

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Chicago, IL    www.ifcj.org
$120 million organization that builds bridges between the Christian and Jewish communities, provides international aid, and advocates for Israel. Based in Chicago and Jerusalem.
Chief Program and Communications Officer - 2011 to 2013
One of four chief officers reporting to the CEO. Heavily involved in the strategic planning and daily management of this large international organization. Directed the communications and domestic program departments for national advocacy and education:

Kennesaw State University and Perimeter College
Kennesaw, GA and Atlanta, GA
Adjunct Instructor of Communications - 2007 to 2008
Taught university courses in journalistic writing, reporting and public speaking.

Christianity Today Magazine
Carol Stream, IL
Reporter/Correspondent - 2005 to 2006
Reporting and writing for the nation’s leading evangelical publication, including news and feature writing.

Rooftop Public Relations
Suwanee, GA
Managing Partner - 2002 to 2011
Founded and operated public relations agency serving Christian non-profit organizations and public figures. Handled campaign management, communications counsel, media relations, strategic planning,
brand strategy and crisis communications.

The DeMoss Group
Atlanta, GA
Vice President - 1997 to 2002