Jim Ayres has been a professional archaeologist for more than 40 years. Along the way he has held many positions, including Project Director and Principal Investigator at the Arizona State Museum, State Historic Preservation Officer, independent archaeological consultant, and adjunct member of the Anthropology faculty at the University of Arizona. His many accomplishments were recently recognized by the Society for Historical Archaeology, which awarded him its prestigious J. C. Harrington Medal. Jim specializes in the fields of historical archaeology, history, and historic preservation, and is at the forefront of each. For this reason, he is a much sought-after consultant. Jim has also been active in bringing historical archaeology to the public. His past and current service commitments in the historic preservation community are numerous, and include many leadership positions. Among these are:
Member, Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission
Vice Chair and later Chair, Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission
Member, Pima Association of Governments Transportation Enhancement Task Force
Member, State Board of Directors, Arizona Historical Society
Vice Chair and later Chair, Arizona Historical Advisory Commission
Member, Board of Advisors, National Trust for Historic Preservation
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