Jim Cronin currently serves as a volunteer treasurer and trustee for the Fry Family Foundation. This medium-sized 501(c)(3) private foundation, established by Darryl and Marlene Fry, operates entirely through the efforts of volunteers. In his role as treasurer, Jim oversees all investment activities, while as a trustee, he collaborates with fellow trustees to manage the foundation’s overall functions.

Jim also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Crow’s Nest Properties III, LLC. As CEO of this small private LLC, he focuses on investments in single-family homes and condominium properties.

He has provided financial advisory services on an ad hoc basis to a diverse clientele, primarily small to medium-sized businesses, often offering these services on a pro bono basis.

As a co-owner of Diana M. Cronin, LLC, Jim specialized in tax and financial consulting, guiding clients on investment strategies and employee benefit plans.

From 1993 to 2007, Jim held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cytec Industries Inc., an industrial chemicals and aerospace materials spin-off. In this role, he oversaw all financial operations, including controllership, treasury, tax, and audit.

Prior to that, from 1991 to 1993, Jim served as the Chemicals Group Controller at American Cyanamid Company, where he was responsible for the financial oversight of the Chemicals Group, handling various operational and strategic financial functions.