Since 1973, James has been invested in life on Shelter Island. At that time, he and wife, Linda, began starting more than a few businesses and raised their family. While undertaking a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from small additions and kitchen makeovers to large light commercial buildings Reich/Eklund been true to our philosophy they no job is too small, "work is work". James has also been fortunate to have the opportunity to become involved as well as invested in the Shelter Island & East End communities. He has served as the chairman of the Shelter Island Heights Property Owners corp., VP of the North Ferry Corp., VP of the SI 10K Run, president of the SI Ecumenical Youth Group, founding member and president of the Island Gift of Life Foundation, serve on the Town Of Shelter Island Waterways Advisory Committee, and more.