Collection: Meet Our Founder

James Blackburn
Pharmacist, Founder

Born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA, James headed west after graduating from Hampden-Sydney College and immediately dove into all things the west has to offer. He started his journey working on a dude ranch and eventually landing in Jackson Hole as a ski instructor in the winters and fly fishing guide in the summers. As time progressed, James looked to use his B.S. in Chemistry and got accepted to pharmacy school at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Upon graduation James returned to Jackson. He picked up right where he left off beginning his career as a pharmacist. Now, after nearly a decade working as a compound pharmacist in the region, he has opened Blackburn Drug to focus on his patients and provide them with the highest quality individualized medicine. With a passion for helping people and encompassing the most advanced practices available, James created his Golden Soul Skin Care line of products that are made with the finest clean ingredients available on the market.  By creating Golden Soul, James hope to empower client by educating them and helping them understand the power of natural ingredients and the benefit of using them.  His goal is to be reflection of healthy communities future all around the world.