industries, including alternative energy, media and the biotechnology industry, has resulted in the founding of several companies. Currently, Intellimedix and Marine Studios occupy space at Jacoby Group's Atlanta headquarters. Intellimedix is a biotechnology company engaged in accelerated drug discovery and personalized medicine. Initially working on finding treatments and cures for seizure disorders, the company uses computer algorithms and an ion proton gene sequencer to identify gene mutations, repurpose FDA-approved drugs. Marine Studios produces films themed on ocean-based environmental issues. Former business ventures include Jacoby Energy, a public/private partnership which reclaimed methane gas from Atlanta's Live Oak landfill for use in the Atlanta Gas Light pipeline to serve local energy needs, and helped found Next 3-D, a computer based media company. Personal life Jim lives in Atlanta. He and his wife, Jan, are parents of two adult children. Jacoby enjoys SCUBA diving and is an experienced diver who has cataloged dives in Galapagos, Great Barrier Reef, Tahiti and multiple Caribbean sites. He also enjoys fishing, is interested in the marine environment and how underwater species can help in medical research of a multitude of diseases. Memberships of professional bodies Jacoby is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. He also sits on the board of directors of the Georgia Aquarium, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Savannah College of Art and Design, and the Hawaii Health Foundation. He served 10 years on the board of the University of Florida Whitney Lab for Marine Bioscience. Awards Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards Deal of the Year (2012). International Seakeepers Society Award (2012). Wall Street Journal's Television Enterprise (2010). Deal of the Year “Land” (2010). Deal of the Decade “Best Overall” (2010). Lindbergh Corporate Award for Balance (2008). Georgia Trends Most Influential Georgians (2006). Deal of the Year “Visionary” (2008). Deal of the Year “Land” (2008). Best Parking Structures (2008). Georgia Trends Most Influential Georgians (2006). Georgia Conservancy Distinguished Conservationist of the Year (2006). Atlanta Leadership Trip (2006). Atlanta Leadership Trip (2006). American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia Honor Award (2006). State Award Engineers Week 2005 Engineering Excellence (2005). Georgia State University Hall of Distinction (2005). EPA Phoenix Award Grand Prize (2004). Argon Award (2004). EPA Southeast Environmental Merit Award (2000). References External links Jacoby Group Official Website Intellimedix Official Website 1943 births Living people People from Miami American chief executives Businesspeople from Atlanta