As president of Pepper Environmental Technologies, Jim leads our remediation team in safeguarding our clients from the consequences and liabilities associated with hazardous environmental issues. This group operates as a standalone company, providing a single source for answers and solutions to our clients' environmental waste management needs. In addition, Jim serves as executive vice president of Pepper Construction Company in Illinois.
Since joining Pepper in 1981, Jim has built his entire career here, leading several of the most significant projects in the company's history, managing all field operations since 1993 and playing a primary role in many of the company's milestones and high-profile projects. For example, Jim was responsible for starting Pepper's self-performing group in 1993 and continues to support that part of the company to this day. Other "firsts" that have benefited from Jim's leadership include our first federal contract, our first high-rise building, our first trade subcontract working for other construction managers or general contractors and our first professional sports stadium work with the 1060 Project at Wrigley Field.
Jim is a LEED AP, a Certified Professional Contractor and a member of the American Institute of Constructors (AIC), serving as a National Elected Director and Chair of its Membership Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.