Jim Gaddis
Founder

Jim founded Gaddis Investments in 1977, focusing on commercial real estate sales, development, and site locations; including development of single-family homes, subdivision, condominium projects, apartments (private and federal), office buildings, shopping centers, neighborhood centers, retail corners and pads, industrial buildings and assisted living facilities.

Prior to Gaddis Investments, Jim worked for five years as a stockbroker with AG Edwards & Sons. His extensive past in the ski industry is essential to his legacy. His involvement includes being a member of the board and original development team at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, the former Public Relations Director for the Alta Ski Area, owner of Gaddis Training Organization (GTO – a training program for young ski racers which became Park City Mountain Resort’s Ski Team), as well as ski coach, ski instructor, and ski equipment sales rep.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Utah with a degree in Banking and Finance. While at the University of Utah he was a member of the Ski and Golf Teams, NCAA All American in alpine skiing, NCAA Slalom and Alpine Combined Champion, National Giant Slalom Champion and member of the U.S. Ski Team. These past experiences have led Jim to becoming a member of the Utah Ski Hall of Fame, University of Utah Sports Hall of Fame, and Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame.

Jim Gaddis is a true philanthropist who is committed to making a difference in the world. He has donated and raised millions for charities, devotes many hours of volunteer work, and has been and/is currently serving on many non-profit boards as well as charity events. Jim’s accomplishments include both the Summit County and University of Utah Hospital Boards, U of U Crimson Club Board, Youth Winter Sports Alliance (a founder), National Ability Center, Stein Eriksen YSA Endowment, Honorary Colonels Association, Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center, Alf Engen Ski Museum, J. Willard Marriott Library Ski Archives, Sundance Film Festival, and Heuga Multiple Sclerosis events.