Meet The Team: Jim Galinsky
When it comes to Zyloware’ s success, few people have been more integral to its journey than Jim Galinsky, our Vice President of Sales. With decades of dedication and leadership, Jim has not only helped shape the business but also helped define what makes Zyloware such a trusted name in the eyewear industry…
Jim’s roles have varied over the years from overseeing the Direct Sales Team, forging strategic partnerships, to nurturing relationships with Alliances, Buying Groups and Regional Retailers-many who have worked with Zyloware for decades. His day-to-day is a mix of guiding team members, analysing data, aligning with product, and marketing teams, and keeping a keen eye on evolving industry trends. It is a position that requires both big-picture thinking and diligence—and Jim does it all with calm, clarity, and purpose.
“What I love most is the face-to face interactions with people—both inside and outside the company,” Jim says. “At Zyloware, we’re a tight-knit group, and being part of a family-owned company means your voice matters.” That sentiment runs deep for Jim, who finds fulfilment in creating solid partnerships with customers, competitors, and industry executives.
After all, he knows the value of legacy. Having spent a large part of his career with Zyloware, Jim takes extraordinary pride in helping carry forward the tradition of a family-owned business serving the Optical Industry for over 100 years. “It means stability, pride, and tradition,” he shares. “To know that I’ve played a role in continuing a legacy started generations ago—that’s meaningful.”
Jim’s favourite Zyloware frame? The Randy Jackson 3082 “It’s Bold, Classic and Comfortable” he says. It represents the timeless quality Zyloware is known for, with the design that is relevant today!
He is also deeply passionate about the industry itself. “Eyewear is one of the few industries that blends fashion, medical necessity, and personal identity,” Jim explains. “It’s not just about function—it’s about confidence.” And that is a mission he is proud to stand behind: helping people see better and feel more like themselves.
From building partnerships to building up people, Jim Galinsky continues to be a pillar of leadership at Zyloware. His steady hand, deep industry insight, and unwavering commitment to the brand’s legacy make him not just a leader—but a true embodiment of what Zyloware stands for.