As Chief Human Resources Officer for Aspen One, Jim currently oversees all employee-related functions for Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX, from hiring to retirement, as well as employee housing. Jim is passionate about Aspen One’s culture and fully committed to the employees and their quality of life. Jim began working for Aspen Skiing Company in 1995. His responsibilities have included Human Resources as well as directing all Rental & Retail Operations for the company for more than a decade.   

Prior to moving to the Aspen area, Jim worked at Pillsbury and later joined Rollerblade, working there from the beginning through its most successful years. Both companies were headquartered in Minnesota, where Jim grew up and attended undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Minnesota.  

Jim is very active in our local community, serving on several boards including Roaring Fork Leadership, Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club, Aspen Hope Center, and the Valley Health Alliance.