Jim Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from ClarksonUniversity in Potsdam, NY.  He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio.  Jim has 23 years experience in the pulp and paper industry as a capital project engineer overseeing capital construction projects as well as managing maintenance and utilities departments.  In addition, his experience includes engineering management positions with MEP consulting firms.  Responsibilities include overall project design, site evaluation and inspection, and construction administration.  Typical projects include retail/commercial buildings, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities.

Jim possesses the Certified Energy Manager certification (CEM) granted by the Association of Energy Engineers.

Jim is married with 4 grown children and lives in Middletown, Ohio north of Cincinnati.