Jim was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. He has an Associate’s Degree in Architectural Design, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and graduate studies in Organizational Management. He has been married for 28 years and has two adult children. Prior to starting this business, he was an executive in the steel industry for twenty years, in which he moved his family ten different times. He was the person they called when they had a any type of problems, no matter what kind. When his kids left for college he decided to come back home to the Pittsburgh area and start his own business. He did a lot of research into which franchise had the best training and certification qualifications as well as which one had the highest satisfaction ratings for all parties involved. Pillar To Post stood heads and tails above all others. When he does an inspection for you he brings to the table not only his years of experience of mechanical and electrical expertise as well as purchasing and selling various residences, but also his academic knowledge of the latest training and up to date certifications. He knows the area, the people and the job and loves to make your time together an enjoyable education.