Jim Carrier enjoyed a solid wrestling career at Sherburne-Earlville High School under the tutelage of Hall of Fame Coach (2009) Pete Hausrath. Coach Hausrath states that, "Jim was a true team leader and one of the hardest working wrestlers that we had in the wrestling room. He exemplified and was guided by our motto of "Pride, Loyalty and Fortitude". Following graduation from Colgate in 1984 Jim embarked on a successful career in investment management at Edgewood Management in New York City, and worked to promote several humanitarian causes in the country. Jim contributes his successes to the important core values taught to him by his supportive family and the lessons that were conveyed to him during his high school wrestling career at Sherburne-Earlville. It was also at this time that Carrier began to look at ways that he could help to promoted the welfare of others. Jim decided to focused his energies in caring for what he considers, "our nation's most precious resource, our nation's military personnel and veterans." While working to pursue his lofty goals Jim has been the recipient of the Navy's 2006 Bob Hope Spirit of Hope Award given for "his unrelenting enthusiastic support to Naval Special Warfare and the United States Military." In May of 2008 Carrier received the Superior Public Service Award, the second highest award attainable by a civilian, for his contributions honoring our nation's military heroes through his efforts serving on several boards. These contributions include serving as the Commandant's Guest of Honor at a Marine Corps Sunset Parade in Arlington National Cemetery, being the founder of the Veterans Appreciation Council in Greenwich, serving on the Board of Trustees of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, working as a trustee for the Fisher House Foundation, and serving as a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy. Jim is married to Deborah "Freddie" Carrier and they presently reside in Greenwich, Connecticut where they continue to be actively engaged in matters supporting the courageous men and women who serve in our nation's military. It is with great honor that we recognize James Carrier with the Outstanding American honor at our 20th annual ceremony.