Jim Hammer Email and Phone Number

Jim Hammer's career began in 1987 after graduating from Eastern Nazarene College (Quincy, MA), with degrees in Chemistry and Education. Employed by Shuster Laboratories, Jim worked in both the analytical chemistry laboratory, and the consumer product development laboratory. Quickly becoming very interested in formulation and cosmetic chemistry, under the direction of Dr. Bernie Siegal (Bristol-Myers, Gillette) and several MIT scientists, Jim advanced to positions of increasing management responsibility with the company. He remained with Shuster until 2006, when he joined Pharmasol Corporation as the Director of Research and Development. Just prior to joining Pharmasol, Jim founded Mix Solutions.Over the years, Jim has created many new and innovative consumer products, including health and beauty aids, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dietary and sports supplements, household cleaners and detergents, chemical specialty products, and foods.A member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Jim is a recognized industry expert, and frequent contributor to magazine, newspaper and website articles, including “Allure”, “Health”, “Cosmopolitan”, “Shop, Etc.”, “The New York Times”, "InStyle" and many others. A quick internet search for "Cosmetic Chemist Jim Hammer" will reveal just a few of his many contributions to the beauty industry.Outside of the product formulation industry, Jim is in the business of making music. Jim is the singer/guitarist/keyboard player with contemporary Christian musical group "CrossWalk." He also performs regularly with Gospel music group "Rejoice and Sing", and leads worship at the Bethany Church of the Nazarene in Rumford. RI.