Jim Ratchford

Jim Ratchford is the Executive Director at Texas Consilium, Inc., a position he has held since July 2015.1 With over 9 years of experience in this role, he leads a team that assists Texas businesses of all sizes in improving their efficiency, productivity, and revenue growth.1

Professional Background

Jim has an extensive career in business consulting and improvement:

• Texas Consilium, Inc.: As Executive Director, he oversees a team of business advisors and subject matter experts who have collectively worked with thousands of businesses throughout Texas and across the nation.1

• TMAC: Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Business Advocate from September 2013 to July 2015.1

• Ratchford & Associates Ltd.: Jim was the President of this company for over 27 years, from January 1988 to July 2015.1

Other Notable Positions

• Oklahoma State University: Served as a Professor of Entrepreneurship for a brief period from December 2010 to May 2011.1

• George S May International Company: Worked as a Project Director from April 2006 to October 2008, helping small and mid-sized businesses improve their profitability and growth across 42 US states and 6 Canadian provinces.1

• Financial Resources Corp.: Founder and President from July 1988 to April 2006, where he assisted high-growth businesses in securing various types of funding.1

Expertise and Approach

Jim Ratchford specializes in business improvement, focusing on understanding each aspect of a client's business. He and his team at Texas Consilium work to identify organizational goals, clarify opportunities for improvement, develop action plans, and implement solutions to help businesses achieve their true potential.1