Tenure: Acquired ColorCraft in 1986; more than 30 years in the industry
Training: BS in Business Administration from The American University, Washington, DC
Expertise: Running and growing company from 23 employees and $2.5 million in sales to more than 74 employees and $14 million in sales
Honors and awards: Numerous professional leadership positions including Chairman of PIA/GATF and Printing Industries of Virginia (PIVA); state rep to the national Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation as well as serving on the Finance, Investment and Premier Print Awards committees; and past chairmanship of the Virginia Printing Foundation.
Downtime: Community support, including serving on the Advisory Board of BB&T Bank in Loudoun County, VA; working on programs with the Monroe Technical Center, Loudoun County’s technical school, and serving as Chairman of its Advisory Board for the Graphic Arts Department, 2006 through 2008. Lives in Potomac, MD, with his wife, Kathy; has two daughters and three grandchildren.
What clients say: "Honesty and a strong work ethic start at the top. Jim has the ability to share the company’s success with employees at all levels. His philosophy permeates the company."
Why ColorCraft: It’s a company that supports honesty and integrity, education and training, and its employees—more than half of my current employees have been with ColorCraft for more than 10 years.
