Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Jim headed east after high school and joined U. S. Senator Frank Church’s staff. While working for Church, he completed his education at University of Maryland and American University, with a BA and MBA. After completing a successful business career, he and his wife, Helen, returned to Coeur d’Alene in 2000. He joined the CASA Board in 2004. In addition to CASA, he is on the City Council for Fernan, a Commissioner for the Lake City Development Corporation, a member of the Parking Commission, past President of the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club, president of Concerned Businesses of North Idaho and a member of the University of Idaho North Idaho Advisory Council.