Jim Markos

James (Jim) Markos grew up in Ellsworth, Maine and attended Ellsworth public schools. He attended Colby College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in political Science. He continued his education and got a law degree from American University in Washington, DC.  Jim was once the Assistant District Attorney for Hancock County. Later, he went in to private practice and opened a law firm, “Markos and Roy” in his hometown.  In 1982, James joined Maine Shellfish Co. as the general manager. That’s a position he’s held for 30+ years and still holds to this day. Jim currently resides in nearby Blue Hill.