Jim Tracy

Jim Tracy is known as “The Grampion!” Our “recovering CEO” was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation’s Wireless Hall of Fame and received the Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award and the Idaho Business ICON Award. He has testified before the US Congress and was trained by F-16 Pilots. He has built several businesses both with family and private equity where he successfully launched, grew, scaled and exited several businesses through mergers and acquisitions. Jim has a heart for vulnerable families and founded or helped shape nonprofits using his deep network connections.
Jim will provide a keynote that entertains and inspires your audience with enthusiasm! Conference attendees will depart with a connection to Jim and respect for your organization. They go away with a solid “to do list” and are delighted!

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Boise, ID, USA

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$10,000 - $20,000

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Jim Tracy is the Founder of The Legacy Companies and has 30+ years of experience in Senior and C-Suite Management of commercial development, construction and engineered products manufacturing firms. As the 23-year Chief Executive and founding partner of Legacy Telecommunications, Inc, Jim focused on creating a team vision for the people who execute projects in Legacy’s diverse areas of expertise. Jim has 24+ years of experience in tower and power line infrastructure construction, including managing multiple site and extremely remote projects.

Jim is an instrument rated Jet Pilot with 2000+ hours of flight time in high performance, complex, multi-engine & turbine aircraft. He is a frequent author and keynote speaker and lecturer on a select variety of topics. He hosts a weekly podcast; The Grampion. Jim paid high tuition for experience with civil and structural work and has led teams through difficult projects in hostile environments across North America, Hawaii, the Pacific Rim and Antarctica. He certified or qualified as a tower climber, welder, teacher, high performance jet pilot, snow cat operator, safety trainer, rigger, auctioneer, counselor and working dog handler.

He has been working on his credentials as a husband for 44 years and remains a work in progress. Jim and Sarah have five children, fourteen grandchildren and are both active in multiple firms co-founded with their family.

Jim Tracy consistently delivers disciplined presentations with tales that include humor, motivation and flair. Audiences have raved at his effectiveness in following their theme and energizing their audience

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An internationally recognized leader, author, podcaster and speaker. Jim Tracy brings a unique perspective to workplace culture from his multi-generational work experience. His actionable and entertaining keynotes combine deep study, tale telling, yarn spinning, and real-life understanding that help leaders recruit, retain and recognize top talent. Tracy instructs leaders how to construct diverse work forces into teams that exceed expectations. Audiences will leave fueled, empowered, and fortified with the tools needed to earn trust, eliminate friction, and generate a culture of cooperative mentorship.

"Hustle Takes No Talent!"

Tom Lundell