Jim O'Brien
"Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself." ~Miles Davis (musician)
With a proven track record of success, we are committed to helping you achieve professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
About Us
I am a seasoned businessperson who has worked in investment management, property management, and manufacturing, reinventing myself as necessary. I have been a managing director, president, and CEO. I have run departments ranging from IT, Lease Administration, Marketing and Sales.
I have a degree in English and History from the University of Illinois, a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, I have completed the Stagen Leadership Academy's 52-week Integral Leadership Program, and have written three books, including one on leadership. I have been an interested trustee of the Henderson Global Funds Board and a board member of THRE, a $20 billion joint venture between TIAA-CREF and Henderson Global Investors. I was a board member of Olson Urban Housing, LLC, a Southern California-based home builder, from 2009-2014 and re-joined the board in 2020.
I am married with 6 children and enjoy gardening, reading, and running. I have run over 35 marathons and a handful of ultramarathons, including a 250-mile ultramarathon through the deserts and pine forests of Arizona.
By providing positive guidance and support, we foster an environment where individuals can thrive and make impactful contributions. Together, we can cultivate leaders who inspire and elevate those around them.
"Our job in life is to make a positive difference, not prove we're right." ~ Peter Drucker