Jim graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Idaho where he was a two-time Deans List recipient. He went on to serve as a Licensed Classroom Teacher, Coach, and Athletic Director working primarily with at-risk teens in Idaho's largest public school district.

After his years in public education Jim transitioned into the private sector where he worked in marketing and communications for small start-ups and eventually at a VP level for a national marketing firm that would go on to rank in the top 25 fastest growing privately-held companies in America. As part of his Executive role Jim was a keynote at industry seminars across US and Canadian markets.  Jim went on to open his own Advertising Agency that would focus around digital strategies across a broad spectrum of vertical industries with specialization in videography work. Jim's latest chapter in the marketing space was serving as a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer for international corporations contracting with him to help build and empower in-house & vendor teams while accelerating top line revenue.

In 2024 Jim entered the real estate industry where he served as Chief Operating Officer at an Idaho-based luxury brokerage ranked in the top 1% nationally.  As part of their white glove service to Agents Jim co-hosted industry podcasts and was on the speaking roster at corporate sales summits.  Today Jim holds his Idaho real estate license helping Investors grow their portfolio of income properties. When not working Jim enjoys golf with his wife of 30 years; fly fishing Idaho’s famous waterways; snowboarding; and thought-provoking conversation over a cup of local brew.