Jim is the President & CEO of Brinkman Construction. His professional background includes seven years working for a national design-build development and construction company in Phoenix where he managed both development and construction projects. He has been with Brinkman Construction for the company’s 13-year-history and was an original owner of the company.

In 2016, Jim played a significant leadership role in transitioning Brinkman Construction to a 100% employee owned company. Today, he is focused on leading the strategic direction of the company through business development, operations, and executive oversight. In the past three years, he has played a significant role in the company’s growth through the achievement of record-high revenue.

Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and is a LEED AP professional. He was a BizWest 40 Under 40 Honoree in 2014.

The company has been honored to receive such honors as Best Commercial Builder Runner-Up from ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Best of Colorado (2017 and 2015), Small Business of the Year by the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, Colorado State University Everitt Real Estate Center’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and a BizWest Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies for the past 11 of 15 years.

Jim’s community involvement has included being on the Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Board of Directors, Poudre School District Long Range Planning Advisory Work Group, and the Colorado State University Strategic Operating Plan Process.