Jim West graduated from Willamette University in 1976 with a degree in economics. He spent 5 years in the early eighties as a principal partner with City Financial Group in Vancouver as a Financial Planner and 10 years working for regional/national chain restaurants, gaining a strong corporate background in finance, operations and expansion projects. This was followed by 10 years of consulting and serving local investors, providing everything from budget development, to construction supervision, to staff hiring and training. Jim then established his firm Jim West Commercial Real Estate, specializing in Tenant and Buyer Representation of local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. He is currently with Andrew Arroyo Real Estate (AARE).
