Draft:James Michael Tracy
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Comment: Missing WP:RS that provide real WP:SIGCOV about the subject. I also couldn't find any published reviews of his book or podcast. There are also some issues with WP:NPOV and WP:EL. Zzz plant (talk) 02:25, 24 April 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: All of the sources are either primary (from businesses he took part in or associations he is a member of) or only mention him in a list of prize recipients. Chaotıċ Enby (talk · contribs) 22:45, 12 April 2024 (UTC)
James Michael (Jim) Tracy (born May 11, 1959) is an American Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster and Philanthropist who co-founded Legacy Telecommunications..[1] and served as the CEO for 23 years (2000 – 2023).
Tracy was born in Watertown, SD to Dr. Gerald Tracy, MD and Virginia (nee Brown) Tracy a homemaker. He often makes reference to his large family (7 siblings) in keynote speeches. He graduated from The University of South Dakota, Beacom School of Business[2] with a degree in Business Administration.
Business Career
[edit]Tracy worked for private sector firms including Premier Industries April 1993 to May 1999 where he was engaged as the Division Manager and Director of International Business with dealings primarily on the Pacific Rim. In 2000, he co-founded Legacy Telecommunications, Inc. [3] with his son and partner Ryan Tracy which was merged into the Ontivity, LLC [4] Company in 2018. During 2017 Tracy testified in a hearing before the United States Congress House Committee on Energy and Commerce regarding The Broadband Incentive Auction[5]. At Ontivity, Tracy became the Chief Brand Ambassador and left in October 2023. Currently Tracy is a professional Keynote and Motivational speaker who is focused on generational behaviors and business culture. He also hosts a popular podcast Blog and VLOG [6] called “The Grampion” and is the author of two books [7] Building Men [8] and Management by Cliché [9].
Philanthropy
[edit]Tracy holds memberships on the boards of various non-profits and served as The Chairman of the Board at NATE, The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association from 2016 – 2019. He served as the Founding President of the Tower Industry Family Support Charitable Foundation from 2013 – 2024 [10]. Jim was the Founding President of the National Wireless Safety Alliance [11] from 2015 – 2016. Jim was a co-founder of TATE, Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation [12] and an Executive Advisor from 2021 – 2024. He was also on the Board of Directors for SIPA, The Structural Insulated Panel Association, serving as President 1997 - 1999. Jim along with his wife Sarah founded the Noble Purposes Foundation to benefit other 501(c)3 Charities in 2020.
Recognition
[edit]Jim was a 2021 inductee into the Wireless History Foundation’s[13] Wireless Hall of Fame [14], awarded the 2022 Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award from NATE [15]. He is also a recipient of the 2024 Business ICON of Idaho Award [16]. He is a member of the National Speakers Association [17]
Personal Life
[edit]Jim married Sarah Jane (nee Alderink) Tracy on April 19, 1980. They have 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Tracy is a type rated Jet Pilot and flies an Eclipse 500[18] Twin engine jet. Jim is a Christian who attends Calvary Chapel of Star, ID[19]
External links
[edit]Official Website: https://thejimtracy.com Podcast and Blog site: https://thegrampion.com
References
[edit]- ^ Michels, Julio (January 1, 2024). "About Us - Legacy Towers Division". About Us, The Big Picture.
- ^ "Beacom School of Business". Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota. 2025-04-23.
- ^ "About Us".
- ^ Dickins, Craig (January 30, 2019). "Merit Harbor Capital Announces Partnership Between Enertech Resources Holdings and Legacy Telecommunications, Inc". PRWeb.com or CISION.
- ^ Michels, Julio (September 7, 2017). "TESTIMONY OF JAMES M. TRACY CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWER ERECTORS" (PDF). The Broadband Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Challenges and Opportunities: 11 – via United States Congressional Record.
- ^ Tracy, Jim. "Blog – the Grampion". The Grampion.
- ^ Michels, Julio (April 1, 2024). "Resources – the Jim Tracy".
- ^ Tracy, Jim (June 2, 2025). McHargue, Anna (ed.). Building Men, Character Lessons From Influencers (1st ed.). New York, NY: Morgan James Publishing. pp. 1–133. ISBN 978-1636985879.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) https://www.amazon.com/Building-Men-Character-Lessons-Influencers/dp/1636985874?ref_=ast_author_mpb - ^ Morgan James Publishing
- ^ "Board of Directors".
- ^ "Board of Governors | NWSA".
- ^ Michels, Julio (February 25, 2025). "Tower Talks on Apple Podcasts Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation". Tower Talks with Inside Towers Editor John Celantano.
- ^ Michels, Julio (November 2021). "Wireless HIstory Foundation". Wireless History Foundation - Wireless Hall of Fame.
- ^ Michels, Julio (November 14, 2021). "Four Trailblazing Pioneers Inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame". Wireless Estimator.
- ^ Michels, Julio (February 24, 2022). "Award Recipients Honored an Annual NATE/Unite Luncheon". Inside Towers News.
- ^ Michels, Julio (25 March 2024). "IBR to honor 50 of Idaho's best with Icon and AU40 awards". Idaho Business Review.
- ^ Michels, Julio (August 1, 2023). "Hire A Professional Speaker - eSpeakers". Professional Speakers eSpeakers.
- ^ "Home". Eclipse Aerospace. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Calvary Chapel Star - Home". www.calvarychapelstar.org. Retrieved 2025-04-23.