Jimmy Bynum

Jimmy Bynum is the Executive Director of TN LICA (Tennessee Land Improvement Contractors of America).4 He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Garde Solutions, a company that specializes in optimizing warranty processes and managing extended protection plans for manufacturers and distributors.12

Professional Background

Before founding Garde Solutions, Jimmy Bynum had an extensive career in the insurance and manufacturing industries:

• He served as an officer of an insurance company.1
• Worked in a manufacturing environment.1
• Spent two years at a dealership.1
• Managed multiple captive insurance entities.1

Experience at Caterpillar

Jimmy spent 12 years in global leadership roles with Cat Insurance, the captive insurance and extended protection division of Caterpillar.1 His most notable position was:

• Managing Director of Asia Pacific, based in Singapore
• Led efforts to establish extended protection plans and physical damage insurance programs for Caterpillar in China, Southeast Asia, and India.1

Education

Jimmy Bynum holds a degree from the University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration, which he attended from 1981 to 1985.3

Current Roles

1. Executive Director at TN LICA
2. Founder and CEO of Garde Solutions

At Garde Solutions, Jimmy sets the strategic vision for the company and leads the development of solutions that serve as the foundation for long-term client partnerships.1