Jim Bolin, Director-at-Large

Jim Bolin joined Pepperl+Fuchs as the National Sales Manager for the Process Automation Division in 1997.  Prior to P+F, Jim spent 18 years working for manufacturer’s representatives in various capacities.

In his role as National Sales Manager for Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc., Jim was responsible for establishing the Process Automation sales channel.  He was promoted to Vice President in 2000 and to Chief Operating Officer in 2005.  Jim’s current responsibilities include all of the Process Automation Division’s activities in Northern South America, Latin America, the United States, Canada and Mexico.   Jim is also a member of the Process Automation Division Corporate Executive Counsel.

Jim Bolin holds a degree in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Kent State University.  He and his wife, Carol, have been married since 1979 and have three sons.  Their oldest son is currently serving in the US Navy aboard the USN Columbus, while their middle son is a senior at the University of South Carolina studying international business.  Youngest son, Thomas, will graduate from high school in June of 2008.

When not flying around the world for business, Jim can be found on the golf course looking for his ball or in his woodshop creating saw dust.  Jim was elected to the MCAA Board in May 2006.

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