James Kent Sankey

Jim will be happy to see how InVue family keeps growing the business and appreciation to Jim and his Family. Jim created the Great leadership team and all Family member of InVue. Time flies... it's already one year passed since his leaving. Jim will be in our thoughts for ever

I am sure Jim must be happy seeing from above the growth of Invue over the last one year under the new leadership team
Jim will be in our thoughts for ever

I started working for InVue on Monday April 7th, of 2014, from the Dallas, Texas area. The weekend after that was Good Friday but I spent the holiday in the office digesting the orientation materials and familiarizing myself with the projects. Jim came to the office as he usually did on weekends; he came to my cubicle to chat with me. What is your name, where are you from, what is your specialist areas, etc.....

I answered all his questions and then I asked him who you are, and which department are you working with? He started to laugh and told me that he works for nobody. He saw me confused and then told me: I am the owner of the company. What a unique environment to meet the big boss for the first time.

In my 10-year tenure of InVue, I met Jim and his daughter in the Greenway and at company meetings a number of times. He cares for his family, his kids, and his employees. He will be remembered!!!

My condolences to the entire Sankey family. I began my career in plastics under Jim´s leadership and guidance. Here I am 40 years later in my career in plastics and I owe Jim for the learning opportunity he gave me that started it all. He´ll never be forgotten.

I will always remember Jim as an example of a most loving husband and father. He so deeply loved his family and was a beautiful example to all who knew him. He will be forever missed. Lois Simon

My sincere condolences to Jim´s family. Jim has meant a lot to me in thinking in a can-do mentality and striving for being better. He has a lasting impact on who I am as a person, a man and a husband. With metta Daniel Kwee

Jim: A terrific person in so many respects. Kind, empathetic, charitable. My favorite client in Charlotte. Will miss him greatly
-Thornton Withers

I will always be grateful for Jim taking a chance on a relatively inexperienced security sales professional from North Idaho. The timing was perfect as Jim had just embarked on the launch of the InVue brand only a couple of months earlier.

It was a great ride through 2015. The time he spent developing his team, the attention to detail and his unwavering focus provides a clear roadmap for success in business and in life. There was no quit in Jim.

Jim´s mentorship during my time at InVue has helped shaped my own journey of entrepreneurship.

My sincerest condolences to the Sankey family and the entire InVue Company during this season of sadness.

Don´t forget to turn in your weekly on time...

Dear Sankey Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
I only had the opportunity to meet you once at last year's inVue Global Conference in Germany, when I had the opportunity to have dinner with you. You asked lots of questions, showed interest, made me feel like I was the only one on earth. You were a person with charisma that pours from you and with a lot of presence.
I was glad we got to know each other, even with very little.
My sincere condolences to you and your dear family.

Noam Van Leeuwen
G1 Israel

Dear Sankey Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Jim was a truly inspirational leader, a mentor and a great man who inspired all those who had the privilege to know him.
I was lucky to know him for 10 years, where he taught me the true meaning of leadership and entrepreneurship.
His remarkable legacy will never be forgotten.
RIP Jim,

Bassel Horchi - Bonian Mustaqbal

Missed you then, missed you now Mr. Jim.

Thank you for inbibing valuable life lessons into me everytime we met. Those words will be with me until the very end.

May you find eternal peace in the safe haven amongst the clouds.

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family.

[email protected]

Roberto González
Mexico.

The first time I met Jim was on the phone, he in his office in Charlotte and I in Mexico City when he did my last interview to hire me at InVue. From 2010 to 2019, when I belonged to the InVue family, I had the great opportunity to know and respect him as a leader, boss, and as a person. He left me with a great legacy of teachings in these aspects.
LIDER only convinced with its great security and information, seeking to be the best in everything and always motivating us.
BOSS. Supporting the details to achieve the goals.
PERSON. humility always in every sense.
On a visit to the construction of the new InVue building while he was showing us the place, he ran up the stairs proud and happy to achieve the construction of that goal, he was like a happy child in a new house.
Almost as it began it ended,
The last day I belonged to InVue he sent me a goodbye text message on my phone, a message from a friend not from a CEO.
Always remembered with appreciation and affection and now more.
Please accept my respectful condolences to his entire family.

A truly inspirational leader to so many, taken too soon. You'll be missed by so many. Our sincere condolences to the Sankey family.
Keep pedalling that bike wherever you are Jim. May you always feel the sun and the wind on your back

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jim was a wonderful person. I am grateful for every opportunity I had to interact with Jim and get to know him over the years. I was always struck by his unassuming and genuine nature, a true reflection of Christ´s humility. His sincere love for the Lord and his deep commitment to the children around the world was evident in the way he tirelessly worked and generously shared his resources to create a future filled with hope for thousands. I deeply admired his dedication to his family, his work, and his faith, and I stand in awe of the tremendous legacy he leaves behind. He will always be fondly and gratefully remembered here in India. Our family and ministry stand in many ways indebted to Jim; for coming alongside us, strengthening our hands and encouraging us in the ministry. My heartfelt and sincere condolences to Beth and the family. Will continue to hold them in prayer.

7th of May 2022

Jim was a great man.

I joined InVue in late 2014 so for almost 10 years I have worked at InVue under Jim´s leadership and within the culture of this great company he created.

Jim was ferociously competitive, entrepreneurial and innovative and with an appetite to lead the company whilst getting involved in the details.

Jim´s leadership taught me to reflect, question what I believed to be barriers, challenge my own opinions and find ways to achieve goals, to re-set and move forwards. to take ownership, hold myself accountable and make things happen.

I have many memories of spending time with Jim in the UK - and some stories too. Jim was a man of absolute integrity and unquestionable honesty and this is all manifest in the culture at InVue. Jim was also a man of brutal honesty and whose brain often worked fast to assess a given situation - I learned how his eyes would indicate that he had digested what he had learned and this was an indication that you had about ten seconds to change his mind if you believed this was necessary.

He will truly be missed but Jim will live on through the stories we will tell and the company we will continue to grow in his memory.

My sincerest condolences to Beth and all Jim´s family and friends.

Dear aunt Beth, Clay, Wes, Brooke and family,

Even though some of us are far away in these difficult moments, our hearts break as we mourn with you the loss of a Great Man that was called to heaven way too soon.
We hold so much love and admiration for Uncle Jim and we were so blessed to be able to call him a Godfather, a devoted friend that was more like family to us than any other.
He made every one feel seen and appreciated. When people needed help he always played his part creating opportunities and a better future for so many.
As the time will pass let our memories of him grow stronger and may the pain be eased by the world of love and kindness that he left behind.

Tomorrow starts without you, dear friend....may you rest in peace as you enter into the Lord´s light.
Our deepest condolences...
Marc & Ralu with their families.

Dear Sankey Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Jim Sankey. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Jim was a remarkable person who touched the lives of many.
After being shocked by the sad news, I thought about how Jim fully supported me in starting my business. Throughout the 24 years we worked together, he was always someone I admired for his honesty, hard work, and goodwill. I owe much of what I have today to him. I will always remember him with love and longing. He will be greatly missed.
Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
With heartfelt condolences,
Yasemin Bolol - Salus - Turkey

Jim is a very outstanding entrepreneur. In his speeches, I have gained the courage to face difficulties many times. His indomitable spirit will always inspire me to move forward! Please accept my condolences.

Prayers of comfort for the Sankey family. Although I was not personally acquainted with Mr. Sankey, his generosity was his greatest testimony of His love for the Lord. So many lives blessed because of him! Our organization, Assist International and all our partners, will greatly miss him. Earth's loss is heaven's gain....

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Jim´s passing.

I had the privilege of working at InVue for a year, reporting directly to Jim. His strong leadership and big heart inspired me, and I often reflect on that time and the expert ways in which he handled management. I will remember him as a strong, charismatic, pragmatic leader who looked for meaningful ways to contribute to the community and world. I believe he was successful at both. I am glad I got to know him. His life was too short but very full. My heart is with his family and InVue.

Hi Beth,
so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. may God bless and comfort you and family during this time.

So I was saddened to hear about the passing of Jim, I worked for InVue for 9 years, his day to day focus and commitment to InVue was astonishing. He was very involved in every aspect, a trait that you simply do not see in other CEO's.

We had a common interest in cars plus I was always interested to hear his stories about his vacations. He also gave to many different causes, plus other philanthropy that he had been helping people all around the World, people that were less fortunate. My Wife is from the Philippines and he told me how he nearly got kidnapped there whilst again trying to help with an orphanage if I remember correctly.

When I look back on the years I worked at InVue I had a lot of fun and excitement. I loved his constant hunger for innovation, new products every quarter. I love tech innovation too so that was very enjoyable. Jim as a boss was hard but fair, you could always talk to him, he would always find the time to talk to you in person, or call you back or email you back. Even after I left InVue I emailed him and he would always reply.

I send my condolences to his Wife and Children and his extended family, such a great man, and what a legacy he left. RIP Jim.

Lisa E and Lars Hornberg

Jim Sankey compassionately set up life conditions to the thousands of little abandoned children in the Caminul Felix Romania and in Thailand. No discrimination with Jim in any situation he could found - his heart as is his wife´s Beth - poured out living standards of integrety as he loved wholeheartedly.

Our hearts are so moved, as we thank God for a man who led the way to a Christ like life, full of unrestricted generosity.
How we admire Jim, a man of dignity as we see the many vibrant young children, full lives with hope, with future beyond description.
Jim was a man with a parents responsibility world wide - let the children come.

Our condolences to Dear wife Beth, Clay & Amanda, Wes, Brook and grandchildren. You were led into our lives and we testify to your common enormous importance that Jim Sankey brought about.

Home with the Lord.

Lisa E. and Lars Hornberg, Founders of Caminul Felix Family Villages

My condolences to the Sankey family and friends. I was blessed to work with Jim for over 13 years.
Jim´s drive and desire for continuous improvement was contagious.
I will forever be thankful to Jim. Watching Jim give his life to Christ and transform inspired me to have a faith connection. Jim´s generosity and giving still inspires me today.
As I told Jim many times if he ever needed me I would drop everything and be there and now that offer is for his family that he loved and cherished so very much.
My prayers go out to Jim´s family and friends .

Mark Roberts

Dear Sankey family,
with great sadness and a prayer in our hearts we are sending our condolences to you, in this time of sorrow. Knowing the kind of life Jim lived, we are sure that you are getting so many messages, stories and encouragements that are describing wonderful memories of him.
And, we want to add to those, saying THANK YOU SO MUCH for the friendship and great generosity he showed for Romania, for Oradea, for so many projects that were blessed by God, through Jim.
Jim's memory and his impact will go on...

May your hearts be filled with peace!

from so many of us from Oradea, from Impact Church, Caminul Felix and many others...

pastor Adi Galiger

Jim was the balance point for me. We have been working together since 2006 during the ALFA times and next to him I felt the safety that everything will be fine, because he was working for our common future. His loss is so big that words cannot describe it. Please accept my condolences.

Manthos Dardamanis

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Jim Sankey. Although I had the privilege of meeting him only once, it was abundantly clear that he was an exceptional individual-a devout man of faith, endowed with a genuinely kind and generous spirit. I consider myself fortunate to have encountered such a remarkable person, even if only briefly.

His untimely departure is a significant loss, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult period. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to be a blessing to all who had the honor of knowing him. May the Lord comfort the hearts of his beloved ones.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jim. I met him in 2002, when our children ran cross country together.

Jim was always a very kind and generous person.

All of the Sankey Family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you!

Brad Lakeson

I started working at Alpha Enterprise in 1986 when Jim Sankey started in manufacturing. Jim was a mentor to so many especially me. With no college degree Jim had faith in my leadership abilities, I was quickly moved into all management positions ending my 23 years at Alpha / Nexpak as the plant manager. To this day I still refer back to my Alpha years on how to handle situations that Jim taught me over my first 23 years. My deepest condolences to the Sankey family.

As a customer through Wilson Air Center, we got to know Jim and family well. Always polite and courteous to everyone. So sad to go so soon.

Dear Sankey Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Jim was not only a visionary and a mentor but a great friend to me, and I am profoundly saddened by his departure.

During my time representing Alpha and InVue he provided me with invaluable guidance and wisdom.
He had a remarkable ability to bring out the best in everyone, making our work environment both enriching and enjoyable. I am grateful to have had the privilege of working under such a visionary leader.

I understand that words can hardly provide comfort at a time of such immense grief. However, I hope you find some solace in knowing that Jim left an indelible mark on all of us who had the fortune to know him. His legacy will undoubtedly live on through the many lives he touched.

Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this challenging time.

Zeljko Peran

Peran Company Group
Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia
Slovenia

It's incredible how fast time has flown since I met Jim and his small Alpha team in Charlotte in 2006. His amazing achievement of building inVue to be the world leader in its field. We are all better people for knowing Jim. His drive. Family values and loyalty to friends. Unfortunately his passing too soon is a great loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the family in this sad time. Best regards from Grant and the HSS team from South Africa

Dear Sankey Family

I am deeply saddened about the sudden and unexpected passing of Jim.
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincere condolences to your family during this incredibly difficult time.

Jim was not only an exceptional leader, he also had the remarkable ability to inspire those around him to strive for greatness.
His unwavering commitment to excellence, vision and dedication have left a lasting mark on the company and everyone who had the privilege of working with them.
Jim´s influence will undoubtedly continue to shape InVue for years to come.

His legacy of kindness and integrity has left an indelible impression on all of us.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and for the positive impact he had on my life.
Please know that my thoughts are with you, and I share in your grief as you navigate through this painful time.

With deepest sympathy,
The Wembridge Family

Mr Jim Sankey's wisdom and kindness will forever be remembered.
Rest in peace.

Jim,

From my first job interview early 2013, I was impressed by your personality, appearance and your drive for success and I am so proud to be a member of the InVue family.

A close team, which under your inspiring leadership can challenge each other always to bring out the best in each other ... tough but always fair ... and with the confidence that what we are doing is for the good of the team and the best for our customers.

That being said, we will have a major challenge to restructure ourselves, though - as you taught us - we will take control and will respect your thought leadership and build your legacy.

Beth and family, I wish you all the best and strength. Cherish all the beautiful moments and memories Jim has left us all.

Jim was alway inspirational, I knew Jim through business, but became friends. The first time I visited him in Charlotte he invited me to his house for dinner and to meet Beth, such a generous person. He was fiercely loyal and protective to those that were loyal in return, employees, friends and particularly his family. A genuinely good person, best wishes to Beth and the whole Sankey family.

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jim, a true legend and veteran of the industry. His remarkable legacy, tireless dedication, and outstanding contributions will never be forgotten. He inspired countless individuals and left an indelible mark on the world. May his memory continue to inspire and motivate us to strive for excellence. My heartfelt condolences to Jim's family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. May they find strength and comfort in the memories and achievements of this extraordinary individual.
Om Shanti
Ketan patel and the whole team at Creative Newtech Ltd

Heartfelt condolences to Beth and the family. Jim had a huge impact on us, we will forever be grateful for his influence and leadership in business and personal life. Rest in peace Jim. Greg and Shayleen from Australia.

I feel so regret I didn't have chance to meet you when I visited Charlott 10 years ago... You will be missed as a great leader. God bless you and wish you peace in heaven.

We are very saddened in Russia by this event, we respected it very much by the whole team

I am so sad to hear this bad news even never meet Jim. His is a kindly leader and boss .

Jim Leadership and vison inspiring us,
My deepest condolences to the Sankey family
I hope Sankey family is given strength and consolation
I'll never forget my memories with Jim

I have known Jim since last 17 years ever since the formation of INVUE .
He is the finest example of a true leader having led INVUE and grown the company to a trailblazing growth .
Jim is also the finest example of a family head who has provided them the best to his family . He has also shown all of us how one should pay back to the society by way of various Charity activities . Jim will always remain in our heart forever .

Jim's journey was marked by his unwavering dedication and resilient spirit. His leadership was inspiring, guiding those around him to strive for their best and never settle for mediocrity.
In the face of challenges, Jim's strength and tenacity were truly admirable. He navigated obstacles with grace and confidence, embodying a character of integrity and perseverance. He was more than a business leader; he was a mentor and a guide, always ready to lend support and encouragement.
He created opportunities, fostered innovation, and made a positive impact wherever he went. His spirit will continue to inspire us to dream big, work hard, and never give up.
Jim, you will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace, dear Jim.

So sad to hear about this, although never to meet him as an employee from Asia, but he is a great man in my heart.
God bless you and your family.
Rest in peace, Dear sir.

Jim has been one of the most instrumental personalities and has influenced me to become a better version of myself. Not only a great leader but a great human being.
Jim was a visionary and his passion to lead the company to greater heights was instrumental. He always led by example !!

Me & my family sharing our heartfelt condolences with the Sankey family and pray to God to help you to be strong and overcome this period of sadness..

Deepu & Family

His leadership was a beacon of inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing you. He led with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His ability to bring out the best in everyone around him was truly remarkable, and his legacy of innovation and dedication will continue to guide us.

Though he are no longer with us, his spirit lives on in the countless lives he touched. His vision and wisdom have left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. We will carry forward the lessons he taught us, striving to uphold the values and principles you embodied.

Thank you for believing in us, for the guidance, and for the unwavering support. His legacy will forever be a source of strength and inspiration.

Jim is very positif, down to earth, and hardworking; he is among the best and most inspirational leaders I have ever known. Under Jim's direction, InVue has always been among the best firms. Jim's legacy of integrity, kindness, and excellence will forever be cherished. My heartfelt condolences go out to Jim's family.

A great leader committed to innovation and excellence. Forever in our thoughts, your legacy will always live on.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

He cared for each person, even an "insignificant" employee, whom he met only once. He did care and asked my surname just in case he couldn't pronounce it correctly. I am sorry for the Sankey family's loss.

Jim, along with others from Alpha, hired me to be their sales representative for Illinois & Wisconsin when I started my company in 1995. He was a great leader. Everyone I knew who worked at Alpha, always held Jim in the highest regard! In my lifetime, I know of many people that were extremely successful but only TWO who took care of the people that helped them be where they were. Jim was one of them. I was an independent sales rep and not one to receive these benefits however, I heard from many people who did and changed their lives forever!!! I´m so sorry that Jim´s life was cut so short. May he rest in peace.

I like his Passion and Leadership.
I still remember our first interview thru the video call and we met in CLT in person.
His commitment to innovation, excellence and integrity has left a lasting legacy to us forever...
I mourn his loss in InVue, industry and our lives.
I feel he would call me tonight...
We all miss your absence.
Rest in Peace, Jim.
David Lee from Seoul, Korea.

I started to work for Jim back in 1995 at Alpha (and then Nexpak), he was a gifted leader whose smile was as big as his heart. He approached business the right way, never cutting corners or sacrificing his ethics, he taught me so much that even decades later, I would often think how Jim would approach whatever current problem i may have been facing. Mentor to so many of us, we are all better people for having shared time with him. Rest in peace, and god bless the entire Sankey family during this difficult moment.

I did not know Jim personally, I met him 2-3 times at Invue functions. He was a leader, a mover and shaker and a get things done kind of guy. He changed the direction of so many lives in a positive manner and his passing is the purest definition of unfair. I pray the that wife, his children and grand children get some peace. I am at a loss at a tragedy like this. -Matt J

Jim was a warrior from whom I learned a lot, a great leader, great vision and much challenging wisdom.
I think he is taking home a lot of good news, personal successes, and a lot of people who appreciate him not only as a business leader but as a person.
I hope he can have good conversations up there with my father (although he doesn't speak Spanish), but I'm sure they will find a way to communicate and do business in the clouds.

Beth, Clay, Wes, and Brooke

You don´t know me. I am the owner and president of one of the companies InVue competes with globally.

My first meeting with Jim was around 2005 when he flew up to Chicago to meet with my wife and I regarding a potential job we were going to be involved in together for Lowes Home Centers.

He wanted to get into the display side of retail security, and he was humble enough to tell me that he is more accustomed to buying companies than starting them from scratch. He made it clear that if we wanted to sell to him that we would be his first option. As he left our conference room he made it clear he would be in the display retail security business somehow/someday.

After that meeting, I offered to drive Jim to Midway airport, we sat at Giordano´s and had pizza before I dropped him off. This is when two competitors in a global market became aware of the personal side of each other. He shared with me his journey in his Faith walk. He shared how much it had changed him.

Down the road, Jim and I joked that it took him selling Alpha to get InVue off the ground, and Monika and I started our company with a $25,000.00 home equity line of credit.

Your husband/father taught me a lot over the years by watching what he does in business. I did not get to see the personal side of Jim too much, but over the last 15 + years, we have shared books and Bible verses, prayed for each other and our company´s legal issues that we had with others, and stories about missions that we each are a part of. We talked a little about kids and grandkids.

Here is an email exchange from your husband/father to me back in 2014.

Thanks for reaching out Chris. I too have meant to send a similar email to you.
Your timing is amazing; during my quiet time this morning, some of the scripture I was reading spoke about letting God be more in control of our lives- and the first person who popped in my mind was you. I am honestly humbled by the way you run such a Christ focused business.
I wish you continued success and let´s keep in touch.
Jim

JIM SANKEY | President & CEO
704.752.6513 x1301
www.invuesecurity.com

I can say since 2014, even though we are competitors in the marketplace, we had a bond that meant so much more.

The last grandbaby picture that was shared was this one.

Jim´s vision and leadership changed our world.

From my wife and I and our entire Sennco family, we truly feel for your loss.

Lord Jesus Christ, we lift up the Sankey family and the InVue family in this time that you have welcomed our Brother home. Please wrap your loving arms around all of them so they feel your comfort and love in these days to come.

The most sincere conversations. The way his face lit up showing off his grandchildren. His eye contact . His inclusivity and warm welcoming smile. His love story.

It is with great sadness that I write this message. Our deepest and heart felt condolences to Jim´s beloved wife, children, grandchildren and his extended family. Jim was a great man with a huge heart. I worked at Invue for 6 yrs and he was truly a wonderful CEO to work for. He always took his time to stop by our cubicles to say hi, how are you or just check in to see if we needed anything on a work or personal level when most companies you don´t even know or see the CEO. However, Jim was a different soul, humble, kind and empathetic with everyone. There was no position in between us when it came from Jim, he was one of us. I even considered going back to InVue after all these years because I wouldn´t want to work for anyone else´s but Jim and the Team he created. I know he will be missed from so many across the world including me, in AZ. May you rest in peace Jim. Thank you for everything you did for me and my family in our toughest days. Always in our hearts and prayers The Munoz Family