Jim founded Ipswich Ale Brewery in 1991 with business partner Paul Sylva. In 1999, he left Ipswich Brewing. Over the years he worked with startup breweries such as: Flying Goose Brewpub of New London, NH, Shinano Brewing Company in Nagano, Japan, and Pirate Republic Brewing Company in Nassau, Bahamas.

 

In January 2018, Jim returned to Ipswich Ale Brewery as the Production Manager. He’s climbed all but one of the 4,000-footers in New Hampshire.