Dr. Jim Berbee

Biography

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with degrees in mechanical engineering and business, Jim Berbee started his career as an IBM system engineer specializing in system interoperability. He founded Berbee Information Networks Corporation, which was later sold to public company CDW. Jim earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and joined the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health after completing his emergency medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. In addition to his medical career, Jim serves on the board of trustees for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Association (WARF) and the board of directors for Madison Gas and Electric. He is also an active venture investor in medical technology and holds patents related to digital otoscopy. Jim is the founder and chair of WiscMed, which focuses on developing innovative medical devices, and he supports various human health and welfare projects through the BerbeeWalsh Foundation. Furthermore, he founded the Berbee Derby Thanksgiving Day 10k RUN & 5k RUN/WALK, with proceeds supporting technology education.

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