February 20, 2008 Jim McHugh '62, speaker Owner, Reparex Corporation Retired President, Saint Gobain Corporation "Jim McHugh is a very successful businessman who owned and worked in many global businesses.  Jim, who retired at the age of 65, had worked nine jobs in his career after graduate school.  Jim started his own business at age 44." ~ Samuel Swartzfager "I have a lot of admiration for Mr. McHugh because he realized what he liked and what he did not like in life.  He took initiative to change what he did not like, and he was very successful in doing so.  He took opportunities and made them into fortunes." ~ Joseph Kramer "Just like Lynn Jones talked about a few weeks ago, it is not all about what you know but more of who you know.  If you meet someone, remember their name and get to know as many people as possible because you never know when they will be able to bless you with great opportunity." ~ Marc LaScola     "Ever since Jim was young he has been carrying business traits with him.  Jim said that even today selling things when he was younger prepared him for a sales approach for the business world." ~ Jacob Siegel "Lessons Learned: 1.  Do the most difficult first. 2.  Do what you say you are going to do. 3.  When it's not about the money, it's about the money. 4.  Be both a good starter and a good finisher." ~ Kenneth Dorman "Mr. McHugh judged his ultimate success as his family.  He has been married 44 years, has 2 children and 4 grandchildren." ~ Sarah Johns