Jim Hop – TapTalk
April 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Jim Hop – Small Businesses: The Engine that Runs Michigan and Americas Economy
Jim is a lifelong resident of the State of Michigan and believes it is one of the best states to live in as well as visit. Tourism and entrepreneurship are at the heart of what makes Michigan great and especially in Northern Michigan. Michigan’s four seasons, fresh water and outdoor opportunities as well as indoor opportunities make it a destination and we need to make sure it stays that way.
Jim Hop obtained his MBA at the DeVos School of Business and his BA in accounting at Hope College. He is an Associate Professor at Northwood University & serves there as the Entrepreneurship Chair. To learn more about him, his teaching philosophies and principles you can check out his link here
Education:
B.A., Hope College, 1986. Accounting major, Economics minor.
M.B.A. DeVos Graduate School of Management, Northwood University, 2001.
Professional Experience:
Northwood University 2009-Present, Associate Professor, Chair-Entrepreneurship, Faculty Athletic Representative
Biggy Coffee April 2020 – March 2025, part owner and franchisee of two Midland MI stores.
MedAudit Services, Inc. 2007- 2015, President and shareholder
Packaging Direct, Inc. (PDI), a subsidiary of CM Prod. 2005-2007, Director of Operations
Packaging Direct, Inc. (PDI) 2002-2005, V.P.-Finance, Sale & Admin., CFO, Shareholder
Comerica Bank 1988-2002, Vice President-Commercial Lending
Bil-Mar Foods, Inc. 1986-1988, General Accountant.
Summary of Career:
Over 39 years of experience in the areas of business ownership, executive management, leadership, education, finance, banking, sales and manufacturing. Bulk of my career has been spent in Michigan with some time in Texas and California. Extensive participation in non-profit governance as a board member/trustee, including executive board positions for Midland Area Community Foundation, Junior Achievement of Central Michigan Inc., Family & Children’s Service of Midland, CBM Services, Inc and Midland Reformed Church. I am a believer and supporter of the free enterprise system and promoter of economic growth through entrepreneurialism.