Bio

Jim Tepper joined New Direction Partners in 2012 following his retirement from Printing Industries of New England, an industry association delivering top management guidance and services for graphic communications firms. In his role as President of PINE, Jim provided considerable consulting and direction for many companies regarding growth, market positioning, acquisitions, and establishing and executing stockholder exit plans. He applies that experience and knowledge to his support and service of NDP clients now. Prior to his tenure with PINE, Jim worked in management at the University of Massachusetts in the Continuing Education Division. He holds an MBA from the Eisenberg School of Management at U-Mass and a BA from Springfield College. He has served on numerous national boards and committees at GATF and the Printing Industries of America as well as at PINE.