CEO
Zilber Ltd. | Milwaukee
Jim Borris is chief executive officer of Zilber Ltd., a Milwaukee-based developer of residential, commercial and light industrial properties across the U.S. In recent years, the firm has been active in Kenosha County, developing an industrial park on a 70-acre site. Zilber is currently partnering with the Forest County Potawatomi Community on a mixed-use development at the 240-acre former Dairyland Greyhound Park property in Kenosha. The project will include office, retail, industrial and multifamily residential units. As of March 2025, Borris will relinquish the role of CEO, but will remain as chairman of the board.
Borris is a board member of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago and the United Performing Arts Fund.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Highlights from the past 12 months: “I would always point to the fabulous work our foundation ownership group, the Zilber Family Foundation, has accomplished. When Zilber Ltd. is successful, the beneficiary is our foundation, and that is success.”
Advice for first-time leaders: “Appreciate and respect those that work with and for you. Two heads are better than one. Do your homework. Do not compromise your integrity. Do not procrastinate making decisions. Lead by example. Have faith. Give back.”
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “Boyd’s Mason Lake Resort. Remote, no power boating and many good friends.”
Buzzword you never want to hear again: “Not hearing ‘game changer’ would be a game changer.”