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Aspen Daily News Staff Report
Jim Ingram
Aspen Whitewater Rafting owner

Family: My pregnant wife Heidi, Bo the dog, parents and sisters on the East Coast, a brother in California and longtime friends here in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Hometown/Childhood: Marblehead, Mass.

Hobbies:  Kayaking, skiing, mountain and road biking, rafting, men’s league hockey and hiking.

Role Models: Any person that does what it takes to live in this beautiful valley.  

Motto:  Be prepared for everything that comes your way.

First Job:
At 16 years old I worked in a warehouse in downtown Boston.

Career Highlight: Creating Aspen Whitewater Rafting with the help of close friends.

Biggest Challenge in Your Line of Business: Working with the challenges of Mother Nature and creating a working environment that is fun and satisfying for our employees and our clients alike.