Jim Shubert served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 and the United States Army Reserves from 1972 to 1974. He graduated from University City High School in St. Louis and proceeded to earn his Bachelor’s degrees in economics and secondary education from University of Missouri Columbia. His post-graduate studies include an MBA from Olin School, a Master of Social Work and ACSW accreditation. Shubert is a private investor, banker and a venture capitalist. He was an original investor in three corporations that went public or were sold to Fortune 100 corporations. In 1980, Jim co-founded Shubert Design Furniture with his wife Linda. Today, he is the owner/partner of several business ventures and serves as board member for multiple organizations in addition to the Gary Sinise Foundation since June 2014.

"When serving in the military during the Vietnam War, many people in our country didn't always welcome us home. That has always stayed with me. In 2011, I heard Gary on the radio talking about our current service members serving in the military. At that time, we were fighting terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was fortunate to meet Gary; we started forming a close relationship. I knew Gary was sincere, honest and driven, and a person I could trust. A year later, he asked me to serve on his Board at the Gary Sinise Foundation. Its been an honor to do so. I serve quietly and with great humility. It's always been my belief to give the best you can and to be benevolent. I am so proud of the good we have done to help our service members, first responders, and our veteran community."

– Jim Shubert