Austin Entrepreneurship Program Fireside Chat

Jim Sheldon joined ATS in late 2003 with 25 years of manufacturing experience. He resides in Corvallis, Oregon. Three of Mr. Sheldon's children attend Oregon State University. He is on the board of directors for the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Benton County Economic Development Partnership, and the Corporate Round Table. He is a business management major, Certified Engineering Technologist, and a senior member of the Society of Engineers. Mr. Sheldon began his career as a Toolmaker at Parker Hannifin Corporation, a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturer. Prior to joining ATS, he was President of the DTE Division of Detroit Tool Industries Inc., a designer and manufacturer of automated assembly, metal forming and packaging systems