James Beggs - After an early career in sales and marketing for Alcoa and Burlington Industries, Jim focused on business financing. From the early 70�s through 1992, he was involved in secured lending, financing small and mid-sized firms in this region. During that period he developed an expertise in tax leveraged leasing and direct ownership investments. In 1992 he formed Van Gaard & Company, concentrating on business brokerage and valuations. |