Jim co-founded Clearview in 1999 and, together with Calvin Neider, manages all aspects of the firm's activities. In addition, Jim has primary responsibility for due diligence and portfolio company management and development.

Previously, Jim was a Managing Director at Capital Partners, where he led the firm's portfolio management efforts, co-managed due diligence and was responsible for significant improvements in portfolio performance. Prior to joining Capital Partners, Jim was a management consultant with Mars & Company where he consulted to Fortune 100 companies in the consumer product, industrial and technology arenas on a wide range of issues.

Prior to his consulting career, Jim was a senior field engineer and field test coordinator for Schlumberger stationed in the Middle East.  Jim holds a BSE in civil engineering, cum laude, from Princeton University and an MBA from The Wharton School. Jim is a founding member of the Wharton Private Equity Network and is active in Princeton University alumni affairs where he chaired the Alumni Council Careers Committee. He and his wife Joyce have five sons.