Jim Dore worked with Global Industries, the oilfield service and diving company started by his brother, Bill Dore, in 1973, that grew into a billion-dollar company. First hired as a teenager, Jim worked alongside his brother and grew his management skills over the years. He led teams and established markets in the U.S., Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Mexico. During his time with Global, he finished his higher education, earning an MBA from UL-Lafayette as well as attending classes at Harvard Business School’s Strategic Marketing Management Program. Jim is also a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach, ran for Louisiana State Representative in 2019 and then volunteered to coordinate Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory’s transition team.