Background/Experience: Jim served in CEO / President / COO roles  from 1983 - 2008 in the microelectronic, semiconductor equipment, contract manufacturing, flat panel display, automation and medical equipment industries where he worked since 1972.  During that time, he managed three successful corporate M & A transactions and one IPO.  In 2008, Jim purchased a small medical equipment business which he sold in September 2012.  Jim joined Business Team in January 2013 and has been a consistent Top 10 Associate over the past five years. In addition to his corporate and small business experience, Jim is a California State licensed Yacht & Ship Salesperson. Jim received his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.