Background
Devellano, Jim was born on January 18, 1943 in Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1979. Son of James Joseph and Jean (Piter) Devellano.
professional sports team executive
Devellano, Jim was born on January 18, 1943 in Ontario, Canada. Arrived in United States, 1979. Son of James Joseph and Jean (Piter) Devellano.
Ontario scout St. Louis Blues, Toronto, 1967—1972. Eastern Canada scout New York Islanders, 1972—1974, director scouting, 1974—1982, assistant general manager, 1981—1982. Vice president, general manager Indianapolis Checkers, 1979—1981.
General manager Detroit Red Wings, 1982—1990, senior vice president, alternate governor, since 1990. Senior vice president Detroit Tigers, since 2001. Member National Hockey League Board Governors.
Board directors Indianapolis Indians, since 2009.