James Metzger

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Metzger
Occupation	Founder
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1959(1959-02-18)
Age	65
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

James Metzger Biography

James Metzger is one of the most popular and richest Founder who was born on February 18, 1959 in New York City, United States. James C. “Jim” Metzger (born February 18, 1959) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder, chairman and CEO of The Whitmore Group, Ltd., a leading Long Island insurance brokerage and financial services firm that opened during 1989. Metzger is a former All-American lacrosse player at Hofstra University and an multi-sport athlete at Half Hollow Hills High School (Half Hollow Hills Central School District) in Dix Hills.

Metzger is a 1977 graduate of Half Hollow Hills High School, where he was a successful in lacrosse, football and basketball.

The Lacrosse Reception Room was named after Gary Arnold ’83 and the Unterstein family. Arnold was Metzger’s teammate at Hofstra. He was a four-year letterman in lacrosse and team leader in goals for 1981 and 1982. Following graduation, he served as an assistant coach under Harry Royle. The Unterstein family is the only family in Hofstra lacrosse history collectively to earn conference player of the year (Chris, 2006), defensive player of the year (Kevin, 2008) and rookie of the year (Mike, 2005). Chris Unterstein earned 2005 first-team All-America honors while Kevin was an honorable mention All-American for 2007. The three brothers also participated in the North-South Senior All-star game (Chris, 2006; Kevin and Mike; 2008). Funding for renovations of the reception room was provided by Metzger during 2009.

Metzger entered the insurance brokerage business during 1983 and he founded The Whitmore Group, Ltd. during 1989. Various media, including Long Island Business News, reported during 2011 that The Whitmore Group, now known as Whitmore – The Agency, was the seventh largest insurance brokerage business on Long Island.

As an All-American lacrosse player, Metzger won the Lt. Ray Enners Award as Outstanding Lacrosse Player in Suffolk County for the 1977 season. His scoring average of 6.0 points per game was a school record and led Suffolk County (Public Schools). During that same year, Metzger set school records for points in a season, and assists in a game, season and career. Lt. Enners, a military hero, also played lacrosse for Half Hollow Hills and later for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. During 2019, the school officially retired the jerseys worn by Lt. Enners (#26) and Metzger (#21).

James Metzger Net Worth

James Metzger is one of the richest Founder from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Metzger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Metzger also excelled in football, graduating as the school’s all-time leading scorer and rusher. He was a Suffolk County All-Star Running Back, known for starting 25 consecutive games and rushing for 2,155 yards, scoring 27 touchdowns and totaling 170 points. Metzger’s career total offense, including receptions and returns, was 2,777 yards. He led the team in scoring in 1974, 1975 and 1976, and rushing in 1975 and 1976.

For 1977, Metzger was the only high school athlete to be selected and participate in both the Suffolk County North – South All-Star Football Game and the North – South All-Star Lacrosse Game. He started at running back on the North Football Team and started at Attack for the North Lacrosse Team. Metzger also played basketball for the 1974-1975 school varsity basketball team in the Suffolk County Playoffs.

Metzger was a Division 1 All-American lacrosse player at Hofstra University. His sophomore record-setting scoring average of 4.9 points per game still stands. Metzger’s single season average ranks fifth in the history of the program and his single season assist average ranks eighth all time. Metzger is one of only three players in the history of Hofstra’s Men’s Lacrosse to score eight or more points three times in one season. During the 1980 season, he recorded eight points in games against Penn State, Towson and North Carolina State.

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The women’s lacrosse locker room was named to honor of James C. Metzger during 2010 in recognition of his support to the university’s women’s lacrosse program.

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James Ranked on the list of most popular Founder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Metzger celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Half Hollow Hills High School East established the James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award during 2011 as an annual recognition presented to the school’s best lacrosse player. The James C. Metzger Men’s Lacrosse Endowment was established a year later. Metzger funded the endowment with an initial donation of $100,000 – the largest gift in the history of Half Hollow Hills. During 2019, Metzger presented the inaugural James C. Metzger Mark of Excellence Award to a lacrosse alumnus of Half Hollow Hills High School West. Each year, at the Hills Vs. Autism lacrosse tournament, the award will be presented to a Hills West or Hills East alumnus who has excelled on the field, in the classroom and in the community.