Jim has built a distinguished career in sales and management within the HVAC and building materials industries. He currently serves as a National Sales Trainer at Daikin, leveraging his expertise in sales strategy and leadership development. His previous roles include Sales Manager at Comfort Air, General Manager at DBK USA, General Manager SC at Carrier Enterprise, Sales Manager at Rite Way HVAC, Territory Manager at Trane, Territory Manager at Mohawk Industries, and Store Manager at Menards.
Beyond the work experience, Jim is the founder and master tobacco blender at Emerson Southern Forged Custom Tobacco Blends. With a passion for crafting high-quality blends, he specializes in English, Balkan, and Virginia/Perique mixtures, earning recognition in the pipe-smoking community. His expertise has been featured on The Pipes Magazine Radio Show Podcast, where he shares insights into the art of blending and the unique character of his handcrafted tobacco.
With a unique blend of hands-on craftsmanship and corporate leadership experience, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge to both his tobacco blending business and the sales industry.