Jack works on a variety of entertainment, museum, corporate and sports projects for clients worldwide.  In recent years Jack has become increasingly interested in the role that arts, culture and entertainment venues can play within the larger context of economic development.  Speaking at a recent conference in Europe, Jack said, “Whether in Dubai, Pella, Iowa, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dublin, Ireland or Singapore, the interaction between what JRA creates and the more traditional mixed-use elements like retail, residential and commercial is becoming more important as a driver for economic success and development differentiation.”

Building on a management philosophy that stresses a sincere and honest concern for the personal and professional lives of each of the firm’s associates, Jack has guided and inspired the development of one of the most respected and creative firms in the world. Always believing in a multi-disciplinary team approach to the development of creative projects, Jack has assembled a variety of writers, artists, designers and producers and supports them with operations, marketing and administration professionals in order to create a firm of remarkable depth and diversity.  Jack has led a movement to augment this Cincinnati team with associates from all corners of the globe enabling JRA to give great credence to Tom Friedman’s claim that “the world is flat;” and thus providing JRA’s clients with superior creative and project management services all over the globe.

Jack sold JRA in 2008, but remains a consultant to various institutions in the leisure time sector.

Jack holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and prior to becoming involved in experiential design Jack was a college professor at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Cincinnati.

A much sought-after lecturer, panel member and charrette participant, Jack couples his thoughtful insights with a charismatic presentation style that has benefited audiences at ULI, AZA, IAAPA, TiLE, LIW, IAAM, ECSITE and numerous other professional association events in the United States, Europe and Asia.

In addition to his professional work for JRA, Jack serves on the board of trustees for many organizations, including the Cincinnati Zoo, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and the Cincinnati Central City Development Corporation, Downtown Cincinnati Inc. and the Cincinnati Symphony.  He was also the founding chairman for the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority.

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