At the helm of Riseley Strategies and
Riseley Gaming Inc. is President and CEO, Jim Warren. Jim founded Riseley Gaming Inc in 2008 and quickly established Riseley as a major player in Canada’s gaming sector by winning a 20 year monopoly gaming license for the province of New Brunswick. Jim currently sits as a Board member and is co-owner of
Sonco New Brunswick which developed, constructed, financed, and now operates a $94 million dollar gaming and entertainment complex. Jim’s success is grounded from his extensive background in municipal and provincial politics, Ontario's gaming agency, and Corporate Communications for one of Canada's largest International businesses. Jim has advised some of the Ontario's top decision makers, serving as the Senior Communications Advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Ontario Lottery Gaming (OLG), Director of Corporate Communications at Magna International Inc., and Deputy Chief of staff and Communications Director to the Mayor of the City of Toronto. Jim’s background has made Riseley’s most recognized services to be in brand management, media relations, and corporate communications. Jim holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and completed the Canadian Securities Course. He sits on the board of Earth Day Canada and is a member of the Public Relations Seminar. Jim’s passion for his work keeps him on an energetic agenda, but he greatly enjoys his time away with his two children.