Advisor Bios

James Gabbert - CEO Gabbert's Furniture & Design

James Gabbert is one of the most respected and successful businessmen in the furniture industry today. Widely regarded by this $81 billion industry as a top thinker with a progressive attitude.

After graduating from Colorado College in 1975, Jim began his career by joining his family business Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio. He left Gabberts in 1978 to found Games by James, a quality adult game store. Jim built Games by James into a thriving enterprise within 18 months, successfully selling the company in 1983.

Jim returned to Gabberts in 1980 to become President and was made Chairman and CEO in 1987. With stores in Minneapolis, Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, Gabberts currently employs 600+ Associates and has annual sales over $120 Million.

  
Jim's extensive industry knowledge and involvement includes Board positions on both the National Home Furnishings Association and the Home Furnishings Council dating back to 1988. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his involvement and leadership in the industry and community at large.

Jim became a mentor to Reshare in September 2000 and has provided a wealth of knowledge along with entrees to prospective clients which will be instrumental to our success in the furniture industry said Adam G. Southam, Reshare's CEO

Jim says "there is no more business as usual in the furniture industry today ­ technology and specifically the Internet is transforming the way consumers think and shop. Consumers are no longer bound by traditional business models and retailers must not close their eyes and hope it goes away! The only choice for retailers and manufacturers is to find mutually beneficial solutions to these challenges. Reshare is of special interest to me because they have these solutions"