Jim Lynes
General Manager - Rowe Supply
Mr. Lynes has worked for Rowe Supply Company Inc. since 2003 in a Vice President role. Mr. Lynes was directly responsible for all aspects of business development, inventory, capital assets / equipment management, and all other duties not handled by the owner at any given time. During this time, the company saw tremendous growth increasing the company's annual sales from $4.9 million to nearly $11 million in 2008, and maintaining an average EBITDA of 13.87%.
Mr. Lynes began his career in Hospital Administration, at Memorial Health University Medical Center where he managed Health System owned physicians office practices from 1994 to 1996. From here he made a lateral move to work in Pharmaceutical Sales for Berlex Laboratories, as Female Health Territory Business Manager until 1998. While employed with Berlex Labs, Mr. Lynes got the opportunity to attend UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) with a sponsorship from the 701 AS, Charleston AFB, United States Air Force Reserves. After Commissioning and Pilot Training, Mr. Lynes returned to work in Pharmaceutical Sales with Cardinal Health before entering the family business with Rowe Supply in 2003, where he continues to work today.
Mr. Lynes Holds a BS in Health Services Administration from Armstrong Atlantic State University, and is a Captain, USAF Reserves (ARPC inactive).