Jim has been climbing water towers since he was 15 years old, working for his dad Harry Skilton’s company in New Jersey. Essentially, Jim has been climbing water towers before he could drive! Jim joined Southern Corrosion in 1985 and became President in 1989. In 2006, Jim’s Dad retired and sold Southern Corrosion to Jim and his former business partner’s son Elbert Basolis. Jim believes in treating our customers like family. We are dedicated to communicating and coordinating with our customers in every interaction. Jim graduated from the University of Delaware with a BS in Business Administration and a MBA from Campbell University. Jim teaches Engineered Tank Care™ seminars and continuing education classes. When Jim is not working, you can find him traveling, shooting sporting clays, going to the horse races and enjoying Lake Life!