Jim Lippie

Jim Lippie is President of Staples Network Services by Thrive Networks. He is responsible for guiding the company's overall business strategy. Before being named president in 2005, Jim served as Thrive Networks' director of business development. Jim also spearheaded the company's successful acquisition by Staples, Inc. Prior to joining the company, Jim was a partner at Client First Associates, a management and organizational development consulting firm. He is the author of "Five Management Principles in One CREAD: A Management Guide to Live By." Jim received a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a Master's degree in Urban Affairs from Boston University. He can be reached at jlippie@thrivenetworks.com.