Jim has a diverse background with over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked different roles including business development, supply chain, and trade controls. Prior to joining Aegis, Jim was the Manager of Trade Controls and Empowered Official for major Aerospace companies. There, he was responsible for setting corporate polices and procedures, creating work instructions, auditing, and training. Jim has extensive experience in drafting all types of export licenses and agreements. He has conducted numerous internal investigations, prepared voluntary disclosures, and implemented corrective actions. Jim has also served as a Special Security Officer liaison in a matter with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Master in Business Administration, from Niagara University. He also received a Master of Science in Regulatory Trade Compliance, from Dunlap Stone University. Jim is also a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO®) and a Certified International Trade Educator (CITE®)
Jim is a member of the Society for International Affairs (SIA), and the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA). He is a past speaker at trade compliance events. Jim is also an Adjunct Professor for Dunlap Stone University where he mentors students on trade regulations, ITAR, EAR, licenses/agreements, exemptions/exceptions, Free Trade Agreements, and other topics.
He currently resides in New York with his wife and two daughters.