Jim Burnett
About Jim Burnett
Jim Burnett is the Vice President of Engagement Strategies at HIMSS, with a diverse background in both non-profit and for-profit sectors.
Current Title and Position
As of 2023, Jim Burnett holds the position of Vice President, Engagement Strategies at HIMSS. His role is remote and involves developing engagement strategies for a diverse membership base that includes 120,000 individual members, 430 organizational affiliates, and 550 corporate members. At HIMSS, he focuses on reforming the global health ecosystem through the integration of information and technology.
Former Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current position, Jim Burnett served in various senior roles. From 2022 to 2023, he was the Founder and CEO of Venseca, Inc. Prior to that, he worked at EDUCAUSE as Senior Director, Membership, from 2015 to 2022 in Louisville, Colorado. His experience also includes strategic roles such as Strategic Channel Development at SimpleSignal from 2014 to 2015, and Founder and President at Demand Strategic from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, Burnett worked at Accruit, LLC as Director of Marketing and Business Development from 2005 to 2010, and at codeMantra, LLC as Senior Director of Business Development in 2004.
Educational Background
Jim Burnett studied Political Science at Southern Methodist University, achieving his BA from 1990 to 1994. He also attended The Scots College in Sydney, Australia, in 1970.
Experience in Diverse Industries
Jim Burnett has extensive experience across multiple industries, including Cybersecurity, SaaS, UCaaS, Financial Services, Publishing, and Higher Education. His roles have spanned both non-profit and for-profit sectors, giving him a broad perspective and specialized knowledge in these fields.
Skills in Digital Marketing and Revenue Development
Burnett has a strong background in digital marketing programs and new revenue development. He specializes in creating collaborative and inclusive engagement opportunities within large ecosystems, demonstrating his adeptness at fostering relationships and driving growth in various organizational settings.