A distinguished sports and fitness industry veteran, Jim’s experience is incredibly impressive. From his start at Prince where he rose to VP of Sales & Marketing, to Wilson Sporting Goods where he went from GM of the racquet sports division to President of the company – huge success has been – and continues to be - his trademark.
Jim’s giving spirit has been tapped for the past 15 years as a member of the board of directors of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA, formerly Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association [SGMA]) including a tour of “duty” as chairman of the board. He also served as board member and chairman of the board for the Tennis Industry Association (TIA).
Currently consulting in the industry (clients include PGA of America) Jim’s passion for fitness has evolved into spearheading national initiatives to fight the ever-growing and ever-menacing obesity epidemic in the US and worldwide. That passion manifested itself earlier this year with the launch of PHIT America, to bring national attention to the PHIT Act (Personal Health Improvement Today) and other pro-fitness legislation. Currently over 135 major US companies have joined the initiative.
Jim is a graduate of Rider University where he was awarded the “Distinguished Alumnus” award and in 2011 he was inducted into the Sports Industry Hall of Fame – the highest honor one can receive in the sporting goods industry.