Jim Chamness serves as a Managing Director for 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions for the USA and Brazil. Jim brings over 30 years of management, environmental and geotechnical experience in the USA and internationally. He has built and run various international consulting organizations with a focus on market analysis, business planning, business administration, business development, environmental management and quality assurance. He has extensive work experience in both North America and South America with an in-depth knowledge of Brazil. Jim has worked in diverse industries including; oil and gas, electric power generation, infrastructure, automotive manufacturing, finance, development, chemicals, pulp and paper, waste management and for government entities.
Jim has a Bachelor of Science, Geology, Northeastern University and is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Jim Chamness serves as a Managing Director for 1stWEST Mergers & Acquisitions for the USA and Brazil. Jim brings over 30 years of management, environmental and geotechnical experience in the USA and internationally. He has built and run various international consulting organizations with a focus on market analysis, business planning, business administration, business development, environmental management and quality assurance. He has extensive work experience in both North America and South America with an in-depth knowledge of Brazil. Jim has worked in diverse industries including; oil and gas, electric power generation, infrastructure, automotive manufacturing, finance, development, chemicals, pulp and paper, waste management and for government entities.