James Pillar has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and owner of Accessible Home Products, a highly successful medical equipment distribution company. He has cultivated relationships with wholesale and retail customers with a strong emphasis on customer service. Pillar is seeking a career advancement opportunity in business management, human resources, operations, or regional expansion. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology and business administration and volunteers extensively in his community.

1. James A. Pillar
905 Thorn St., Sewickley, PA 15143
412-749-1031
jimpillarahp@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Entrepreneurial, ethical, and self-motivated business professional seeking career advancement in a corporate
setting, with a focus on opportunities in business management, human resources, internal operations or regional
expansion positions.
A career sales and marketing professional who works effectively within complex frameworks to access customers,
referral sources, and funding programs in order to achieve sales growth and customer satisfaction. Extensive
wholesale and retail experience with a strong emphasis on personalized customer service. Ability to develop and
leverage superior product knowledge, as exemplified by experience serving clients who live with challenged
physical abilities and those who provide critical services to the disabled community. Adept at providing solutions
to match client needs. Committed to cultivating trust-based, enduring business relationships across the customer
base.
EXPERIENCE
Accessible Home Products, LLC
905 Thorn St.
Sewickley, PA 15143
412-749-1044
Owner 1994 –
present
• Own and operate a highly successful distribution company that provides medical equipment and
supplies to clients across a broad geographic region
• Business model encompasses both wholesale and individual client sales to resellers, hospitals,
nursing homes, group homes, private residences, government entities, waiver programs, referral
agencies, as well as medical professionals and individual patients
• Business objectives include net sales growth, geographic expansions and client satisfaction
• Cultivated relationships with wholesale and retail customers as well as durable medical
equipment distributors with a strong emphasis on customer service
• Managed all aspects of the business operation including accounting, bookkeeping, accounts
payable and receivable, human resources, contract negotiations, vendor management, purchasing,
and marketing/communications
Aquatec Health Care Products
1003 International Drive
Oakdale, PA 15071
Account Representative 1990-1994
Promoted sales, marketing, and product training functions to customers throughout the eastern US. Was
responsible for initiating product sales, brand recognition, and training efforts for this small, start-up importer
of medical devices.
Companies Represented by Accessible Home Products
Clarke Health Care Products R. M. Penyak and Company Sure Hands Lift and Care Systems
Mr. Jerry Clarke Mr. Ray Penyak Mr. Tom Herceg
7830 Steubenville Pike 1035 Bustard Rd. Ste. 1 982 County Route 1
Oakdale, PA 15071 Lansdale, PA 19446 Pine Island, NY 10969 845-258-6500
412-249-8951 610-584-9629 800-724-5305

2. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 8/86 - 5/90
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Minor in Business Administration ALPA
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
R.E. Coordinator – UU Church of the North Hills, Pittsburgh, PA 2010 – today
Coordinator for religious education classes
I taught 1st
- 6th
graders on various theological lessons for the UUCNH. The church provided a curriculum to
follow for the students to better understand religion in our greater world community. I coordinated and helped
to facilitate the curriculum to the other volunteer teachers in our section.
Quaker Valley Democratic Organization 2006 – today
Secretary of Sewickley Ward 3
I am a member of the endorsement committee of the Democratic Party for my region. I have led efforts to
raise awareness of political issues and candidates, helped raise money through the Octoberfest Fund Raiser
event, and provided poll watcher services to monitor the election processes.
Land Steward - Tom's Run Natural Area, Ohio and Kilbuck Townships, PA 1999 – 2003
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), Pittsburgh, PA
I monitored boundary line disturbances and interior use of the Tom’s Run Natural Area, a 317-acre wooded
area. I reported results of monitoring visits to WPC via photographs, topographical map designation, and
written documentation. I worked closely with the WPC staff to curb ATV use by posting warning signs and
educate ATV riders and surrounding community members. Identified potentially hazardous areas and helped
to organize a clean-up day for the site with 70 volunteers on site.
Science Olympiad Coach – Quaker Valley Middle School Science Olympiad Team 2012 –2015
Head Coach 2015
Coached various events and acted as co-head coach for the 2014-2015 team
I coach a team of middle school students who aspire to learn about the topics of various scientific study. This
team has competed in the Pennsylvania Regional Science Olympiad competition, earning a top 5 position
metal in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The team also competed in the State Level Science Olympiad Competition
after advancing from the regional competition in each year.