Jim brings over 30 years of financial, IT, and overall management experience to the role of CFO at Hayes Performance Systems. After starting his career in public accounting, where he performed IT audit activities and focused on middle market clients in the manufacturing, retail, distribution, construction, and software industries, Jim moved into the private sector. There, he led finance and IT teams in international, multi-location manufacturing organizations in the environmental monitoring, operable walls, precious metal brazing, healthcare, musical instrument, and papermaking equipment industries.

His strong financial background includes expertise in treasury management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), startups, acquisition integration, and revenue recognition. Jim passionately believes in empowering his finance and IT teams to work cross-functionally throughout the organization, actively challenge the status quo, and use the various tools within the Hayes Business Systems toolbox to improve processes continually.

Jim earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he played in the nationally acclaimed UW Marching Band all four years. He’s also earned the titles of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Outside of work, Jim spends time with his wife, Kelly, and their three children, and is actively involved in their competitive rock climbing and musical performance endeavors. He also enjoys golf, travel, and spending time in northern Wisconsin, as well as serving as the Treasurer of the Arrowhead High School Band Booster Organization and playing in the Hartland Community Band.