Jim serves as the Executive Director for the Coalition of Healthcare Communication – the 4As healthcare vertical subsidiary – representing over 150 healthcare marketing, publishing and advertising technology companies to promote the free exchange of accurate, credible, and scientifically sound healthcare information.

He previously served in senior management and advocacy positions with the American Medical Association and national specialty organizations, including radiology, speech-language pathology and physician assistants.

Jim has been awarded the FDA Commissioner’s Special Citation, one of the highest honors bestowed by the FDA, and the Vice President’s Hammer Award for developing consensus legislation and regulations to advance breast cancer detection and treatment. His advocacy work also has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with its highest honor – The Summit Award – for advancing early detection and intervention for children with hearing loss.

Jim received his graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Michigan where he currently serves on the Alumni Board of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching track, playing golf and hiking with his dog, Harry.