Jim Pekarek

Jim Pekarek is the chief financial officer at AirLife, a Michigan based company specializing in anesthesia and respiratory care products. In his role, Pekarek is responsible for leading the financial functions of the company, along with leading work supporting mergers and acquisitions and establishing formal plans for strategic financial planning, technology and corporate governance.

Prior to joining AirLife Pekarek was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Agiliti, and prior to that, the chief financial officer for Cornerstone Brands, a home and apparel lifestyle retailer. Pekarek has also held executive leadership positions with The Spiegel Group, Montgomery Ward, Inc., Kraft Foodservice and Outboard Marine Corporation.

Pekarek holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University.
 

Committees: Audit (chair) & Corporate Investment & Development