Jim is a Principal in the Youngstown, Ohio office of HBK.
After joining the firm in 1988, Jim has spent his career working in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution. As the National Director of HBK Manufacturing Solutions, Jim advises manufacturing and distribution clients on issues including tax planning, finance, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and ESOP transitions. In addition, he shares his knowledge and experiences with manufacturing specialists throughout the firm as well as local and regional organizations and trade associations focused on the manufacturing industry. Jim’s accomplishments in this field were recognized when he was named Business Professional of the Year in August 2019 by the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to his HBK role, Jim is Chairman of the Board of the Youngstown Business Incubator, an internationally recognized incubator focused on programs that include the use of additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies in the Mahoning Valley and Northeast Ohio.
Education
BSBA in Accounting, Youngstown State University
Associations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
Treasurer, Past Chair and Executive Committee Board Member, Youngstown Business Incubator
Member, Government Affairs Council, Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce
Member, Farmer's National Bank, East Region Advisory Board
Board Member, Youngstown Symphony Society
Board Member, Youngstown State University Research Foundation
Board Member, Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce
Member, Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration Business Advisory Council
Member, Youngstown State University Accounting Advisory Committee
Member, Youngstown State University Penguin Club
Executive Leadership Team Member, American Heart Association
Past President, Mahoning Valley Chapter of Ohio Society of CPAs
Past President, Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center
