Jim Odney

Founder Jim Odney is an entrepreneur himself, with direct experience in founding, growing, operating, acquiring and selling his own companies.

After graduating from the University of North Dakota, Jim started his career in the radio broadcast industry in sales and sales management, bought two radio stations and grew them significantly before selling them.

He then founded an advertising agency and grew it to one of the largest and most respected in the upper Midwest, with clients such as Target Corporation, Bremer Bank, Boatmen’s Bank (now Nations Bank), Coca-Cola (regional) and Super Valu.

Prior to founding Crescenda, Jim bought an ice cream and milk company, built the first national white milk brand called Deja Moo and was named one of twelve “Movers & Shakers” in the dairy industry by Dairy Foods magazine.

During his career, Jim has grown his companies through strategic acquisitions and the recruitment of talented management. He founded Crescenda with the same single-minded desire for excellence in the partnerships developed, people hired and results achieved. Jim is involved in every aspect of Crescenda clients’ business, working tirelessly to advocate for them and deliver results.

Contact info: Email: jim@crescenda.com

Phone: 763-545-1886; 515 Evergreen Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441