Jim and his wife Robin started SuiteAmerica in 1990 as California Suites. Since then the company has grown into SuiteAmerica, and has become the largest, fastest growing, independently owned corporate housing company in the United States. Prior to starting the company, Jim was in the furniture rental business for twelve years. Jim brings extensive experience in operations/distributions and computer technology. Jim spent most of his furniture rental career on the east coast having worked in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington D.C. The Mastens also own SuiteAmerica Business Centers and a Property Management Company in California.