Jim co-founded Project A in 1990 with his wife and Project A CFO Dena Matthews. Jim's enthusiasm about technology is contagious and keeps Project A at the forefront of recent advances in all areas of modern computing.
Jim's hobbies include spending time on his farm with chickens, goats, horses, and assorted other animals.
Community Involvement:
Tech Talk - Monthly LIVE TV show on public access.
Ashland Unwired - Providing FREE wireless access points throughout the city of Ashland. Co-host: Alan Oppenheimer, CEO, Open Door Networks
Wings of Hope Weekend - A weekend of fun, education and awareness building in honor of the Margot Anderson Brain Restoration Foundation. Co-Host: Dena Matthews, CFO & Co-founder, Project A, Inc.
Active Boards
People's Bank
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
(Internet, Education, Business Development, Annual Dinner Committees, President (2001-2002), Past President (2002-2003, 2003-2004)
Brain Restoration Foundation
Rogue Valley Medical Center Foundation
Southern Oregon Telecommunications and Technology Council (President 2003)
Southern Oregon University Foundation
Committees
Ashland Public Schools - Technology Task Force
City of Ashland - Ashland Fiber Network - Steering Committee
City of Ashland - Ashland Fiber Network - Technology Advisory Group
City of Ashland - Economic Development
Past Boards
Ashland Coalition - 2001-2002
Software Association of Oregon (1998-2003)
Software Association of Oregon (PRESIDENT, Rogue Valley Chapter)(1998-2003)
Southern Oregon University - Regional Advisory Board
Jefferson Public Radio Listeners Guild Board
Contact Information
Phone: (541) 488-1702 x106
E-mail address: jim@projecta.com