James V. Baker

Jim has been a Board Member since March 2020 and has spent the last 30 years in the business world as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor. Jim owned and managed a CRO and functional services company, Ockham, specializing in Oncology. He grew the company both organically and through M&A until its successful exit in 2014. After the sale of Ockham to Chiltern International, Jim started Sumus Development Group, an advisory business focused on operational excellence, exit strategy and marketing. Jim has extensive experience in acquiring and selling companies, working with investment bankers, private equity, and mezzanine debt funding and has vast experience in business branding and managing and leading employees. He is also an active investor in the business community and is the author of "The Adventure Begins When the Plan Falls Apart: Converting a Crisis Into Company Success.” Jim received a B.A. in Economics from Villanova University.