Jim Mains is a known and successful networker. Jim is Partner and Director of Strategy and Campaigns in High Five Media, he is the owner of mainDISTINCTION, a polling and data firm. Vice President with Identity Clark County. Jim has successfully managed over 35 local and statewide political campaigns. Jim is an author, speaker and business coach as well as a consultant for local non-profits.Jim and his wife Cecilia have been married for fifteen years and live in the Northwest neighborhood with their two children. Jim is the President of the Northwest neighborhood association. Jim is involved in local community activities over the years; as Past President of the Vancouver Farmers Market, board member for CVAB a statewide mental health and addiction recovery organization, board member of Leadership Clark County and Navigation Point. Jim was recognized in 2013 as a Clark County Accomplished and Under 40 from the Vancouver Business Journal and in September 2013 he raised over $28,000 for the Fort Vancouver Trust during Dancing with the Local Stars. “Jim is a leader and visionary with his unique style of communication and outreach to youth.” Catholic Digest “Jim can make real complex issues easy to understand and face. As a person from an abused childhood, Jim taught our entire class, in one week what we have missed in over 15 years.” Nena Concord"The Vancouver Farmer's Market has been so blessed to have you involved, you are a true asset! And we sure enjoy your humor and concern for ALL people, vendors and visitors alike! Thank you for your service to our community, it IS a better place with you in it." Celeste Curren“Jim is a very effective facilitator and mediator. He uses his sharp intelligence, modesty, and good humor to defuse difficult situations” Madeleine Dulemba