Jim has a combined 35 years experience in Computer Information Systems and Telecommunications. He is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Radioman, and also retired from Lockheed Martin Information Systems as a Software Product Manager. He possesses an Associates degree from Mohegan Community College (General Studies) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Management from Southwest Missouri State College.

Jim is a FCC licensed Extra class amateur radio operator, call sign K5SP, and is past president of the Cooke County Amateur Radio Club.  He enjoys operating the digital modes, attempting to contact as many foreign countries as he can.

Jim is married to a Gainesville native (which is what keeps him here), Patsy. Their united families consist of four children (2 sons his, 1 son/1 daughter hers), a grandson that plays varsity football for the Gainesville Leopards, a granddaughter in Fort Worth, and 3 attack beagles named Buddy, Bubba, and Biscuit.