Jim is seasoned executive with a broad range of global experiences in both public and private companies. Most recently he was the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of the Polymer Group, Inc – a $1 Billion international engineered materials company that operated 23 manufacturing sites in 9 countries. He successfully led that business out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy over a three year period.

Jim began his career with the fast growing Procter & Gamble Paper Products Division where he had assignments in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, and Human Resources. During his time with P&G, he was also responsible for the production of all test market product for the Luvs disposable diaper new product launch.

As a business leader in Scott Paper Company’s Nonwovens Division, Jim completed a turnaround of a manufacturing plant in Landisville, NJ that was earmarked for closure through improved quality and manufacturing execution. Following this significant improvement that site continues to operate profitably 20 years later.

Mergers & acquisitions were a key component of Jim’s activities leading up to the CEO role. He participated in the evaluation of 15 companies leading to successful acquisitions in the countries of China, Mexico, Canada, Turkey, France, Holland and Argentina. The result was seven separate businesses successfully integrated into an existing business with positive results.

Known as a business builder, Jim oversaw an increase in organic growth by establishing the team that became the supplier of fabric for P&G’s Swiffer dry duster product that helped to launch a new category of cleaning product for this Fortune 100 Company.

International experience includes managing operations around the world, servicing customers from over 85 countries, and championing greenfield expansions in China and Colombia. Jim also oversaw a successful joint venture in southern China which was critical in the growth of the company’s Asian expansion strategy.

Jim graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering. He also holds an MBA in Finance and an MBA in Operations Management from the University of Scranton. He and his wife Ann, have 4 sons and 2 grandchildren.