Passion Posse

Deputy Bio: Jim Goodfield

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Mission Statement

To listen, act as an unbiased sounding board, and guide others to make the real voyage of discovery -- considering the possibilities and enriching their life's work.

Biography

Jim has over 20 years experience in various marketing and sales positions. For the past 5 years he has been involved in the software industry as Vice President, Marketing & Business Development of ARCHIBUS, Inc., the world's #1 solution for facilities and infrastructure management. Prior to this position, Jim has served as Vice President of Marketing at Crabtree & Evelyn, a global retailer & producer of fine toiletries and gifts. Jim has also held various roles in brand management at Procter & Gamble, Reckitt & Colman, Schering–Plough, and Bausch & Lomb. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a Masters of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also earned a BA. His wife and two kooky girls keep him focused on the right stuff.

Passionate Pastimes

Swimming, tennis, & political rabble rousing

Favorite Foods

Anything French–inspired, anything non–super sized, & anything experimentally home–cooked

Favorite Books

Passion at Work (heard of it?), Do Like a Duck Does, and plowing through the New York Times & Wall Street Journal before the girls use it as drawing paper.

Favorite Movies

Annie Hall, Bend it Like Beckham, Network

Place of Birth

New York City

City of Residence

Boston

Favorite P

Priorities — first things first; it's the living/breathing P, since what is most important to you will change based on circumstances and life stage