Jim was awarded five national awards for improving revenue growth, customer service, risk management and profit. Jim started his career working the trucks and vaults. He understands the nuts and bolts of the industry. Jim held the positions of Supervisor, Branch Manager, Area General Manager, District Manager and Regional Vice President for 26 years.
Jim earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Aurora University and an M.A. in Management from Webster University. He is one of 300 security professionals in the world who hold all three ASIS International Board Certifications in Security, which include Security Management, Physical Security, and Investigations which are accredited by the Department of Homeland Security.
During the past 14 years, Jim has worked with plaintiff and defense attorneys as well as financial organizations seeking to investment in the cash-in-transit industry. Jim has also been retained to provide an security assessment for an armored car facility. He is often called upon by news media regarding security matters related to the cash-in-transit industry.
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“Jim provided security consulting for our company’s armored division. We currently operate 8 armored offices throughout the Midwest. Jim brought his background and vast experience in the industry and helped our company develop policies and procedures to implement into our business model. Jim is very professional and gave great insight to help our company develop sound practices. I would highly recommend Jim for any security consulting. Thanks Jim from all of us at MOBILETRANSIT.” — Bill Dunnwald, VP Operations, December 2, 2010
“I have known and worked with Jim since 1985. From 1994 to 1997 Jim reported directly to me as Regional Manager for Brinks in Michigan. Jim was an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable leader, highly respected by his employees for his supportive and dedicated management style. I was so impressed with Jim’s abilities that I added 7 Northern Ohio branches to Jim’s territory.
In 2003 I hired Jim at Loomis Fargo as Regional Manager for the Hudson Valley for Loomis Fargo. He did an outstanding job turning a troubled group of operations recently acquired into profitable, high quality service providers. Jim’s leadership skills with front line employees are exceptional which is an important asset in all service businesses. His honest, ethical approach with customers and employees is highly effective.” — Jim Burnham, Corporate VP, The Brink’s Company, March 7, 2009
“I worked with Jim at Brink’s. He was assigned to the General Manager position for the Great Lakes Region. I was a Branch Manager in Grand Rapids within Jim’s new region. I had been working at the Grand Rapids Branch 2 years prior to Jim’s arrival. This branch had failed to secure a presence in the Grand Rapids Market. Jim was brought into the region because he was known for turning around problematic areas. The region had been losing money, had small market share, inadequate fleet and facilities and managers and front-line associates were not trained.
Under Jim’s leadership the Great Lake Region and Grand Rapids branch became profitable and a benchmark within Brink’s. Through Jim’s knowledge of the cash-in-transit industry he was able to convey his vision of building a long-term successful operation. Through Jim’s leadership, the Grand Rapids Branch gained significant market share without cutting corners on safety and security and improved service levels while increasing profits. We were then able to relocate into a new facility and purchase new equipment. I strongly recommend Jim. He is a strong leader and an expert in understanding the inner workings of the transportation and logistics industry” — Randy Karel, Branch Manager, Brink’s Incorporated, June 26, 2009
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Due diligence in carrier selection
- Investigative assistance with losses
- Review of existing carrier services to ensure best value
- Operational due diligence during acquisitions and mergers
- Assist in Request For Proposal Process (RFP)
- Consultation with investors (institutional and private)
- Expert witness services
- Audit of carrier facility to ensure contractual compliance