Jim Baehr

Associate Principal, Operations Manager / Kansas City

Jim Baehr holds over 20 years of operational leadership experience, with an extensive background in sports design and business consultancy roles — many in partnership with Populous. Jim’s careful attention to detail and persistent pursuit for high-quality outcomes underscore his success as a team leader and collaborator.

Establishing clear expectations for both colleagues and clients provides Jim with a firm understanding of project timelines, allowing him to drive big-picture initiatives while keeping track of day-to-day needs. He is a problem solver at heart, passionate about finding creative solutions with thoughtful and beautiful results.

Jim is a reliable leader, but values moments of levity and light-heartedness that make completing a job enjoyable for everyone involved. His flexible skillset allows him to adapt to different roles as needed, while still being willing to take ownership and make decisions where it counts.