Jim has been involved in the emerging market for private healthcare in Canada since 1998. Highlights of this involvement include:

■ 2022 Co-Founder of CEO of Aja Therapeutics USA Inc., a Delaware incorporated company offering virtual consultation and an organic product line for chronic pain and skin care. Aja products feature BioFlavin, a unique blend of 20 flavonoids with proven anti-inflammatory and multiple healing properties.

■ In March 2015 ADI spun out its medical technology initiative into a separate corporate entity, MyCare MedTech Inc.(MMi). Jim put together the contractual relationships, billing processes and initial provider team to allow MMi’s branded GOeVisit to begin offering a national virtual health consulting program which launched coast to coast in October 2016. GOeVisit is the first of a number of planned telemedicine and digital health programs to be introduced in 2018 and 2019.

■ In 2010 Jim developed a new company, Assured Diagnosis Inc. (ADI), to provide a national program for Serious Illness insurance in partnership with Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is the world’s first and largest “not for profit” integrated medical practice in the world. Known for exceptional, compassionate and efficient medical care, Mayo Clinic has become synonymous with excellence in healthcare. ADI’s ‘MyCare’ branded insurance and health benefit programs represent the first of its kind partnership in the 150-year history of Mayo Clinic. The programs began marketing in May of 2011. Jim serves as President of ADI.

■ 2005 to 2012: Jim created Acure Health Corp. which provides a national wait list insurance program as a supplement to the Canadian Healthcare system. Acure’s programs provide private options for expedited access to Specialists, Diagnostics and Surgery for non-life threatening conditions subject to long wait times in the public system.

■ 2006: Jim initiated and completed a $20M purchase of Federated Life Insurance Company from a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

■ 2001 to 2004: Jim was President of a medical clinic company with 3 private clinics, encompassing family medicine (walk-in clinic), aviation medicine, occupational medicine and executive medical programs; the clinics were sold in 2004.

■ Initiated and completed the purchase of the former Grace Hospital site (2001) through a company named HealthChoice Inc. as a “not for profit” integrated health and medical facility. Jim sold his interest to his partners when the decision was made to convert to a “for profit” entity and develop the site for other uses.

■ Initiated and developed a 35-bed assisted living facility on the second floor of the former Grace Hospital (2000) as a “not for profit” entity. This company was successful in obtaining the first private contract with the Calgary Health Region.
■ Initiated and developed the first private hospital in Canada, (1997) located at the former Grace Hospital in Calgary. The company, Health Resource Group, developed a 37-bed facility with 3 operating rooms complete with acute care recovery beds. Jim’s original business plan called for a “not for profit” company; Jim sold his interest to his partners when the decision was made to make the company a “for profit” entity. The hospital is still operating, now owned by Centric Health.

■ Public Company Experience: Jim is experienced as a principal, promoter and/or executive of a number of public companies from 1994 to 2004. Prominent among these were Kaizen Technologies Inc., Underbalance Drilling Inc.

Aja Therapeutics Nevada Inc. is a nutraceutical company developing natural, scientifically-backed solutions for chronic pain relief, skincare, and immune support. The company's core innovation is its proprietary BioFlora technology, which enhances the potency and bioavailability of flavonoids from natural ingredients. Aja is raising capital to acquire the assets of Aja Therapeutics Inc. (ATI) and commercialize its portfolio of market-ready products.