Jim is the principal and current Chairman of the Board of Alumni Consulting Group International, Inc. Alumni Consulting Group’s (founded in 1992) business and focus is supplying high level computer professionals to Colorado and Florida businesses and to assist them in becoming more efficient and competitive.

Jim’s prior experience has been in aerospace, computer science and engineering since 1961. Jim has been previously employed as a manager and executive for Digital Equipment Corp., Data General Corp., IBM and Lockheed.

Jim graduated from the University of New Hampshire Whitmore School, Executive Development MBA Program and has completed additional graduate studies at the University of Michigan. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida and Rochester Institute of Technology.

Jim holds several Federal licenses; Federal Communication Commission Engineering License, US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officers License and the FAA Flight Instructor License.

Jim’s outside contributions include Member of the Board of Directors for Computer Training for People with Disabilities, Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Center for People with Disabilities, Member of the Board of Direction of the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses, Faculty member of a Merchant Marine School headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Some of Jim’s past contributions include past member of the Board of Directors of the University of Colorado, Denver at Greenwood Village, past member of the Advisory Board for the Graduate School of Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado Denver. He also developed a minority business locator computer system for the Colorado Lieutenant Governor’s Office as well as serving as past Commodore of a Yacht Club in New York State and honorably serving in the US Navy.

Who opened doors for me: A couple of my high schools teachers straighten me out and prepared me to go out in life. Then I was very fortunate with companies I worked in to have mentors that helped me along in my career.

Why I work for Open Door: I am a very heavy believer and supporter of education.

When I’m not working for Open Door: I enjoy golfing, flying and doing artwork. I also enjoy teaching flying and sailing.

My greatest happiness: Is to be able to mentor and teach other people and watch their growth as a result of my mentoring and teaching.