Jim spent fifteen years working as an operational leader for early-stage medical device and biotech companies. He has over twenty years of experience working in new ventures and technology commercialization. He moved to the Central Coast in 2009, and learned of Festival Mozaic shortly thereafter. He is a devoted classical music supporter and is delighted to serve on the Board of Festival Mozaic. He has two grown daughters and enjoys spending time with his partner, Deborah, and their two dogs. He has a BA from University of the Pacific and an MA from the University of Minnesota.