Jim Van Eerden

James Van Eerden (born August 1, 1964) is a cofounder and managing director of Helixx Partners, LLC.^[2] He lives on a family homestead outside Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife, Rachel, and their eleven children.

Jim Van Eerden
Born	(1964-08-01) August 1, 1964 (age 61) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nationality	American
Known for	CEO of 5th Element Group[1]
Spouse	Rachel Ann (Shevey) Van Eerden

Education

Van Eerden graduated from Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, and then attended Grove City College where he was named a Presidential Scholar.^{[citation needed]} He completed a graduate study certificate at St Peter's College, Oxford, has an MA in philosophy from Trinity, an MBA from Wake Forest University, and is currently^[when?] a candidate for a Doctorate in Global Education from Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary.^{[citation needed]} He is a frequent guest lecturer and the Entrepreneur in Residence^[3] at Grove City College,^[4] where he was named Alumnus of the Year in 2010.^[5]

Business

Van Eerden is a cofounder of Helixx Partners, LLC and its affiliated holding companies. He has led the firm’s media and blended value portfolio since 2001. He is a co-founder of Sevenly and other leading social good companies.^[6]

Media production

Has been a producer or executive producer for several feature films,^[7] including the award-winning documentary films Running the Sahara^[8][9][10] and War Child.^[11][12]