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Jeffrey Schrimmer

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President at US Toy / Windy City Nivelties, inc.
📍 Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Jeffrey Schrimmer is a growth-focused entrepreneur leading Windy City Novelties and US Toy as President & CEO. A second-generation leader with a law degree from DePaul University, he specializes in M&A strategy, brand development, and expanding e-commerce capabilities, notably through the successful acquisition of US Toy.

Jeffrey advises on private equity investments as a Senior Advisor for Author Capital and serves on the board of Widi, a novelty supply company. He and his wife, Janice, are philanthropic, having supported organizations like CJE SeniorLife and the Together Highland Park Unidos fund.

He is on the board of a company that developed the worlds first inflatable piñata.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
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M&A in Retail
He led the acquisition of US Toy to expand his family's company, Windy City Novelties, and advises a private equity firm on value-adding acquisitions.
E-commerce Expansion
A key focus of his leadership is transforming legacy businesses by expanding their e-commerce capabilities and optimizing supply chains for a modern retail environment.
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Career

Work history

9-2013
President
US Toy / Windy City Nivelties, inc.
3-2025
Board Member
Widit
3-2025
Senior Business Advisor
Author Capital
CEO
Elevate Creative Group
6-2011 - 11-2024
President
Windy City Novelties, Inc.
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Education
2005 - 2007
JD
DePaul University College of Law
2001 - 2004
BBA
The George Washington University School of Business
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