Jim co-facilitates numerous performance groups, teaches educational classes, conducts onsite consulting, and provides numerous other services and tools to his Akzo Nobel customers.  One of the key consulting services Jim provides is assistance in implementing the processes discussed in the Acoat selected Educational Classes.  His own education features a bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University with dual majors in Business Management and Personnel Management.  In addition, Jim brings twelve years of General Manager and multi-unit management experience to the Akzo Nobel team.