JAMES OLAN HUTCHESON

ReGENERATION Partners is devoted exclusively to increasing shareholder value and improving communication in family enterprises. Since founding the firm, Jim has advised more than 200 families across a wide range of industries on succession, conflict management, governance, communication, and as a facilitator for family retreats... Jim's family has owned and been actively involved in the daily management of two family businesses: Olan Mills, Inc., the world's premier photographic company, and Peerless Woolen Mills, later a division of Burlington Industries... Jim began his professional career with Olan Mills, Inc. in 1976 as a part-time telemarketer and resigned his position as President of Olan Mills Studios in 1995 to establish ReGENERATION Partners. During his 20 year career with Olan Mills, he developed and led the organization to over 15,000 employees and more than 1,000 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. During his leadership tenure the..