Jim Jakary, Account Manager for Enterprise Sales
Research in Motion (RIM)

Jim Jakary is an Enterprise Sales Named Account Manager for Research In Motion (RIM). RIM is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software, and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, collaboration, business & social networking, Internet and intranet-based applications.

Jim has been responsible for BlackBerry efforts with global strategic corporate & government customers, wireless carriers, software, integrator, dealer, retail and channel partners in eight states in the Great Lakes region.  Before joining RIM in 2000, Jim managed, consulted and sold technology solutions for 12 years within the professional services groups of Software Spectrum, Andersen Consulting and General Dynamics Data Systems Division.  His projects include work for many Fortune companies, especially those in Michigan & Ohio.  He is a frequent presenter at strategic technology events including Angelbeat “Internet Untethered”, FuturTech, ITEC, and wireless carrier seminars.  Mr. Jakary earned his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Business School in 1988, began his MBA at San Diego State University, and is a Certified Management Accountant. He resides in Michigan with his wife and two children.