The ChemQuest Group, Inc.
Jim Swope has had a diverse work experience, starting with their role as President and Owner of Crosslink Technologies, Inc. from 1987 to 2006. During this time, they led the company as a niche supplier of high-performance adhesives for various industries.
In 2006, Jim joined Dymax Corporation as the Sr. Vice President of Business Development. Jim played a pivotal role in doubling sales, optimizing sales forces, and contributing to the company's largest business expansion. Jim also became a member of the company's first Leadership Team.
Following their successful tenure at Dymax Corporation, Jim established their own business development firm called Build Grow Prosper, LLC in 2012. As the owner, they specialized in providing contract business development services to growth-oriented B2B enterprises. Jim focused on sales and marketing assessment, tailored training, and applying lean principles to enhance customer acquisition and retention processes.
Since 2013, Jim has been with The ChemQuest Group, Inc. Jim started as a Senior Vice President and contributed to strategic planning, sales and marketing efficiency, and mergers and acquisitions support. Recently, they assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer, where they continue to drive growth through connecting people and technologies.
Overall, Jim's work experience showcases their expertise in specialty chemicals management, sales and marketing strategy, business development, and leadership.
Jim Swope pursued their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Augustana College, specializing in Accounting and Business/Management. Jim attended the college from 1973 to 1977.
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The ChemQuest Group, Inc.
A global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets. WHAT WE DO Four Pillars of Specialty Chemicals Services I. DRIVING GROWTH, PROFIT & INNOVATION -Business Strategy & Transformation -Value Chain Analysis -Decision & Risk Analysis -Market Analysis -Pricing Strategies -Channel Strategies -Collaborative Innovation II. TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION & RATIONALIZATION -New Product Development -Chemistry/Process/Technology Assessment & Feasibility -Application & Formulation Development -Collaborative Innovation -Identification & Mapping of Needs -Exploration of Emerging Technologies & Solutions to Meet Needs -Testing & Evaluation -Intellectual Property Protection -The ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research -Synthesis -Formulation Design -Independent Evaluation -Application Process Testing -Valuation & Education -Analytical, Physical & Performance Testing III. CAPTURING HIDDEN EBITDA -Manufacturing -Lean Six Sigma -Supply Chain Strategy & Management -Procurement Value Chain Modeling -Robust Analytics of Pricing & Margins IV. END-TO-END MERGER-MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES -Buy-Side Advisory -Investment Thesis Through Integration -Developing Inorganic Growth Scenarios & Alternative Options -Acquisition Strategy Aligned with Business Strategy -Valuation -Due Diligence -Validating & Realizing Synergy WHO WE ARE -Recognized Authority on Global Markets -An Industry Leading Knowledge Resource Center -A Custom Service Provider Across the Entire Specialty Chemicals Value Chain -Our 40+Year History of Guiding Companies with Business and Market Strategy, Commercial and Operational Efficiency Expertise, and Technology Development Comes to Fruition.