Jim, a U.S. Air Force veteran, brings nearly three decades of experience in commercial real estate, having worked with leading national tenants such as Publix, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Sprouts, Starbucks, and many others. After serving honorably in the United States Air Force, he began his career as a leasing agent and company pilot before advancing into site acquisitions and development leadership roles with The Sofran Group and MCP.

In 2009, Jim founded Tailwinds Development, driven by a passion for quality projects and long-term community impact. Over the past 16 years, Tailwinds has earned a reputation for integrity, discipline, and excellence in grocery-anchored and mixed-use retail development across the Southeast.

A licensed Florida real estate broker and active ICSC member, Jim continues to merge his love of aviation with business, piloting the company’s aircraft to project sites and serving as an FAA-certified flight instructor. He lives in Oviedo, FL, with his wife of 29 years and their two daughters and yellow lab.

Go Gators!