James Elsey

Jim Elsey has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several decades. James (Jim) started their career in the US Navy Submarine Service as a Nuclear Engineering Department LPO. After leaving the Navy in 1977, they joined Ingersoll Rand as a Sales Engineer, where they were responsible for equipment selection, materials engineering, and proposals. In 1986, they moved to General Electric Power Systems, where they served as the General Manager and Product Line Leader, overseeing the pump, compressor, and EHV breaker product lines. James (Jim) had total responsibility for manufacturing, sales, marketing, advertising, and engineering.

Jim then founded MaDDog Pump Consultants, LLC in 1999, where they worked as the Principal. Their role included training and troubleshooting centrifugal pumps and associated system issues. James (Jim) had experience with pumps ranging from 3 to 90,000 HP and expertise in pump design and applications.

In 2004, Jim joined Summit Pump as the GM - VP Emeritus, a role they continue to hold. The provided information does not specify any end dates for their roles at MaDDog Pump Consultants, LLC or Summit Pump.

James (Jim) Elsey attended The University of Akron from 1969 to 1985, where they studied Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. In 1971-1972, they also attended the US Naval Nuclear Power Academy, focusing on Nuclear Engineering. James (Jim) completed a two-year non-accredited study program for business executives at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University from 1991 to 1993, specializing in Executive Business Marketing, Advertising, and Business Administration. Additionally, they pursued an Executive MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1993 to 1994. Jim Elsey obtained certifications in Non Destructive Testing Inspector Level 2 from NIST in 2002, Certified Level One Welder from AWS in 2001, and various diving qualifications from PADI, US Navy, and NAUI in 1968.