JIM ANDERSON

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Engineering Bureau

ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN 3

NOVEMBER, 2004

JIM ANDERSON began his career with the City of Akron in the Engineering Bureau in June, 1984 as an Engineering Technician I. Jim was promoted to his current position of Engineering Technician III on November 29, 1993.

JIM played a major role in the Middlebury Grocery Store Development. He was involved in the preparation of the successful application for clean Ohio Revitalization Funds for the property that brought $2.8 million to the project. HE prepared the plans and specs for the demolition of the existing building at the site and then oversaw the demolition of the building which also had hazardous materials. Throughout the course of the project, JIM has worked closely with the developer of the project by preparing the plans and specs for the Middlebury/Exchange Streetscape project that will provide the finishing touches to an exciting project

JIM and his wife, Lynn, live in Ellet with their daughter Megan and son Ben. Jim enjoys participating as a coach for his children’s activities, watching football at his North Canton Alma mater, and attending the annual Salt Fork trip with his co-workers.