Jim Hayes is a seasoned professional with a passion for positively impacting individuals through his work. He believes in cultivating a healthy organizational culture and hiring individuals who can leave a positive mark on everyone they engage with - be it employees, customers, or partners.

With an extensive background in operations, technology, and sales, Jim has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead teams effectively. He possesses strong communication and presentation abilities and has a knack for quick learning.

Jim thrives on connecting people to facilitate mutual growth and collaborative problem-solving. His current role at Alegeus excites him as he gets to influence the relationships and engagement that consumers, employers, and brokers have with their healthcare and financial well-being. At Alegeus, Jim aids clients in achieving growth, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer focus.

His tenure at 24HourFlex underscored the importance of continuous improvement, challenging assumptions, and the significance of recruiting and nurturing exceptional talent for long-term success. His time at Raytheon instilled in him the value of intelligent processes and fostered an appreciation for well-designed, coded, and tested software.

Jim's experience at Starbucks taught him the essence of delivering exceptional customer service and honed his skills in the art of making a great cappuccino.

In terms of education, Jim studied Economics for his BS degree at Colorado School of Mines, followed by an Executive MBA from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. Additionally, he pursued a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Colorado School of Mines.

His professional specialties encompass strategic and operational planning, client management, customer service enhancements, talent development, new business initiatives, profit and loss management, technology strategy and implementation, operations management, process improvement, healthcare technology, employee benefit administration, business development, strategic account management, employee development, and expertise in SaaS (Software as a Service).

Jim has held various key positions throughout his career, including roles such as Executive Client Partner and Senior Account Executive at Alegeus, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and Operations Manager at 24HourFlex, Senior Test Engineer at Raytheon, and Shift Supervisor at Starbucks Coffee Company.