James A. Nordstrom

Jim Nordstrom, a former Co-President of Nordstrom, Inc., is Managing Director of Northern Stream Capital, LLC, a private equity investment firm in Bellevue, Washington. As a member of the fourth generation of the Nordstrom family, Jim grew up in the retail business. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1985, his career at Nordstrom spanned many areas including sales, buying, merchandising, and management. After retiring from the family business in 2000, Jim founded Northern Stream Capital. The private equity firm makes investments in early-stage companies. While the portfolio is diversified, the firm has a particular focus on companies specializing in water technology and nanotechnology.