Jim Krachenfels directs the GarrettCom Marketing department. His main responsibilities include the development and execution of GarrettCom’s marketing strategy and programs. Jim's background includes marketing programs and product management positions at Cisco Systems and SPEEDCOM Wireless. Jim holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. degree in Marketing/Computer Information Systems from the University of Michigan. Jim has over ten years marketing programs and product management experience in the networking industry. In his free time, Jim enjoys swimming, hiking, and travel.