Jim is an Advisor to the Foundation after having served as a Director for many years and its President for five years, with his Presidency concluding in 2011. He has been active in sailing philanthropy for decades, following a notable history in competitive racing with top finishes in the TransPac, Big Boat Series, NOOD, Stone Cup, MORC and Windjammer’s among others. Jim is a Staff Commodore of the St. Francis Yacht Club, having served as Commodore in 2013, during the America’s Cup. Professionally, he has served as CEO and/or chairman of eleven public and private companies and non-profit organizations. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of InVision Communications, the nation’s largest privately held corporate communications company.