# James F. Beré Jr.

> James F. Beré Jr., known as Jim, is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Alta Resources, a customer-experience outsourcing company based in Neenah, Wisconsin. After co-founding Ameritel in 1982 and selling it in 1990, he co-founded Alta in 1995. His career combines customer-service operations, international expansion, leadership development and service with community and international development organizations.

- **Role:** Co-founder, Chairman and CEO at Alta Resources
- **Organizations:** Alta Resources, Ameritel Corporation, World Vision USA (former board service), World Vision International (former board service), VisionFund International (board service listed in Alta biography), Great African Food Company (board service listed in Alta biography), Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, United Way Fox Cities, Legacy Private Trust
- **Education:** B.S. in Political Science, Indiana University, MBA, University of Illinois
- **Known for:** Co-founded two companies, Ameritel and Alta Resources, that appeared on the Inc. 500 list., 2004 EY Entrepreneur of the Year recipient for business and technology in Wisconsin., Wisconsin Titan 100 honoree in 2024 and 2025.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Worked in finance and marketing at Kimberly-Clark.
- **1982** — Co-founded Ameritel Corporation.
- **1990** — Sold Ameritel Corporation.
- **1995** — Co-founded Alta Resources in Neenah, Wisconsin.
- **1997** — Alta established its Brea, California, facility.
- **2004** — Received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for business and technology in Wisconsin.
- **2013** — Alta opened its Fort Myers operation.
- **2017** — Alta began using Gallup Q12 surveys.
- **2022** — Alta announced its acquisition of Bogotá-based BRM.
- **2024** — Recognized in Wisconsin Titan 100; Alta joined the UN Global Compact.
- **2025** — Second Wisconsin Titan 100 recognition; Alta announced its SoundHound AI partnership.
- **2026** — Alta received a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for employee engagement.

## Achievements

- Co-founded two companies, Ameritel and Alta Resources, that appeared on the Inc. 500 list.
- 2004 EY Entrepreneur of the Year recipient for business and technology in Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Titan 100 honoree in 2024 and 2025.
- Led Alta through expansion into South America with the 2022 BRM acquisition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Alta’s May 7 CX Leadership Summit agenda listed Jim and John Beré for opening remarks; the program addressed automation, customer loyalty and trust.
- **2026-03** — Gallup named Alta Resources a 2026 Exceptional Workplace Award winner for employee engagement.
- **2025-11** — Alta announced a SoundHound AI partnership, with initial deployments underway; John Beré represented Alta in the announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.altaresources.com/leadership/jim-bere/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbere

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