Name:	Jim Sturgis
Birthdate:	September 25, 1959
Birthplace:	Atlanta, Georgia
Residence:	Keller, Texas
Family:	Wife Kimberly, son Cameron, daughter Melanie
Education:	A year and a half at Michigan State
Occupation:	Principal and founder: CAVOK International, Inc., an air carrier consulting firm; Nuance Advertising, LLC, an advertising firm; and Sirius IT, LLC, an internet technology training and consulting firm.
Work history:	Wide area networking technology consultant; air carrier management; airline pilot and instructor; backpack and wilderness guide; computer programmer; sous-chef; pizza maker
Personal Hero:	Ed Hommer
How I became part of this expedition:	I asked how I could help support the effort.
Responsibilities on the expedition:	Procurement of shipping support (United Parcel Service) and related coordination, assisting with initial base camp establishment and assisting Karl Swanson with communication and power.
Goals for the expedition:	A safe and successful venture for all.
What the expedition means to me:	The guys climbing this mountain display an amazing amount of courage, discipline and intestinal fortitude that should serve as an inspiration to all, particularly those with mobility impairments or other obstacles that tend to be a part of this great ride called life.
How I know Ed Hommer:	Ed and I worked together at a little airline called Simmons Airlines in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the late 1980s. We became good friends, did some fishing and camping together and even have had a beer or two together.
Childhood memory:	Sir Edmond Hillary spoke at my middle school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was mesmerizing and left a profound impression on me as a little kid.
Hobbies:	Cooking, flying, fishing, camping, golf, computer/networking systems and technologies.
Interesting fact about myself:	I'll get back to you on that one!
Favorite Book:	The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Food:	Yes, in large quantities and well prepared; particularly salmon.