Jim Myrland has spent over 40 years working in product development and production management roles in large and small businesses. He previously co-owned Beacon Athletics, which introduced over 100 proprietary products and expanded into the design and fabrication of structural components used in the construction of sports facilities. Beacon became a leading supplier in both national and international markets and was known as a true innovator in the sports field construction and maintenance industry. Myrland holds bachelor and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from UW-Madison.