Jim Philpot
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Current
City: Moraga, CA
Chapter:
East Bay SCORE
Structural Design Engineer for two years. Worked in the International Division of two world wide heavy construction companies in various capacities from Field Engineer to Project Manager and above. Was Project Engineer on the world's first underwater oil storage facility which was voted the 3rd best engineering feat of 1969 by the National Society of Professional Engineers . Number one and two were the Man on the Moon and the Boeing 747. Project Manager on a four plus year heavy construction project which included engineering, design, procurement, fabrication and field installation. It was worldwide in scope and was the largest job the company ever had. Started my own successful construction company that built large residences and small commercial projects. Started a company that franchised automotive service centers. Built it to 30 million dollars in annual sales and sold it. I've owned and operated 6 Sub S Corporations in three states. Now retired and keeping busy with golf, SCORE mentoring and 8 grandchildren. My areas of expertise are: franchising, engineering, construction, contracts, contracting, auto service, business plan, management, forecasting, start-ups, franchisor, general business management, |
Resume
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada
Bachelor of Foreign Trade, Thunderbird Graduate School of International Business, Glendale, Arizona
Registered Professional Engineer, Illinois & Louisiana
National Association of Home Builders
American Society of Civil Engineers


