CEO
The Natural Stone Institute
Oberlin, Ohio, United States
Jim joined the Natural Stone Institute staff in 2003 becoming CEO in 2012. In this role, he works alongside a board of directors responsible for the strategic development and execution of the association’s advocacy mission in the areas of industry promotion, membership advocacy, and advancing safety/educational programming. In his free time, Jim enjoys participating in the Oberlin Rotary Club and several community-based non-profit organizations - he has developed a passion for making licence plate which are donated to the Cleveland Children's Dyslexia Center as a fundraiser. Jim is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and Bowling Green State University. Note: CAE = Certified Association Executive.
State of the Stone Industry: Tariffs, Silica, and Industry Pressures
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EDT