Jim Baker
MBA, BEng in Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering both from University Of Virginia, Principal and owner of The Lundy Group since 1986, Founder & principal at Triphase Medical, LLC from 06-07.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.lundygroup.com |
| Skills: | Business, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Languages |
| Location: | Research Triangel area, Noth Carolina |
| Groups: | [INACTIVE]2010 Darden Business Plan Competition |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Virginia |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | THE LUNDY GROUP |
| Position: | Principal and owner |
| Time period: | January 1986 - Present |
| Description: | Principal and owner for this full service real estate development, management and leasing company licensed in 5 states. |
| Employer: | TRIPHASE MEDICAL, LLC |
| Position: | Founder & principal |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Founder & principal for exclusive US distribution rights for the Inion resorbable polymer implants for orthopedic & trauma application in the place of traditional metal devices. |
| Employer: | FINISHING ENTERPRISES, INC |
| Position: | Co-purchaser |
| Time period: | January 1986 - December 1989 |
| Description: | Co-purchaser of this plastics finishing company producing products for the medical industry. During ownership spent 2 to 3 days per week at the plant.Arranged debt and equity financing, participated in plant and administrative automation, assisted in preparing bids and meeting with customers. Sales doubled over two years. |
| Employer: | WESTCHASE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Position: | President, Founder, and Principal Owner |
| Time period: | January 1985 - December 1999 |
| Description: | President, Founder, and Principal Owner of this full service commercial real estate development, leasing, and management company. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Virginia |
| Time period: | 1981 |
| Degree: | Law |
| University: | University of Virginia |
| Time period: | 1981 |
| Degree: | MBA |
| University: | University of Virginia |
| Time period: | 1977 |
| Degree: | Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, BEng |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | polo, fox hunting, triathlons |
| Memberships: | Board Member: Carolina Horse Park managing board 2007-2009
Treasurer, Christ Episcopal Church, an endowed church 2002 to 2005 Board Member, National Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes 2002-2006 President, NAIOP Chapter for Eastern North Carolina, 1994-96 Board of Directors, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2001 Board of Directors, Wake County Economic Development Program, 1996-2001 Member, Raleigh Mayor's Business Roundtable/Steering Committee, 1996 Member, City of Raleigh Task Force on Tree Ordinances, 1996-97 Chairman, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Existing Industry Committee, 1995-00 Member, International Council of Shopping Centers Member, Chapel Hill and Raleigh Chambers of Commerce |
