James Griesemer

Jim Griesemer is professor and dean emeritus at the University of Denver and serves as director of the University's Strategic Issues Program. His background includes extensive public sector executive experience and over 20 years of experience in higher education. During his career he has taught management and strategy at the University of Denver, the University of Colorado and Aurora University in Illinois.

From 1994 to 2004 Dr. Griesemer served as dean of the Daniels College of Business. During his tenure the College increased its enrollment by 70 percent, quintupled its endowment, constructed a new state-of-the-art building, saw a major expansion in degree programs and gained a national reputation for excellence.

The Daniels College was recognized as one of the top 50 business schools by the Wall Street Journal in 2003; in 2004 the Journal ranked Daniels as one of the top 10 regional schools in the U.S. and ranked its business ethics program one of the top five in the world. The Daniels College continues to be a ranked business school.

Before becoming dean, Dr. Griesemer served as chief financial officer of the University of Denver, where he helped lead the financial turnaround of the University in the early 1990s. Prior to joining the University he had extensive experience in public administration, serving as city manager of several cities including Aurora, Colorado. During his years in public service he was the recipient of national and regional awards for excellence and was named Outstanding Public Administrator in Colorado.

Jim holds bachelor and master's degrees from Northern Illinois University and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Colorado. He is the author of two books and numerous articles on management and public policy. He is active in the community having serving on various boards and task forces including the Daniels Fund where he is a member of the board. Jim and his wife, Carol, live in Denver.