About Jim

I am a Lawrenceville, GA native. I was blessed to grow up where I did, when I did, with the people I did. I was raised with the values that come with a small Southern town and a strong Baptist church.  My family tree goes back to the Mayflower. Over three dozen of my grandfathers fought for our nation’s independence. I have a passion for history, both of my family and of the South and our nation.  

 I barely graduated from high school and never went to college. One of my great regrets is not serving in the military.   I'm a proud member of The Sons of the American Revolution. They do a great job keeping important history alive.  My Mother was a glass-ceiling breaker, becoming one of the first higher-level female executives, but she is better known for being a fine Christian woman. My Dad was a world-renowned azalea propogationist despite limited formal education.

I've enjoyed working on political campaigns for over thirty years. It is a unique experience to connect with those involved in many of our most important choices. However, the dirtiness of the last several cycles is beneath our dignity as a nation, in my opinion.   For fun, I enjoy researching history, vintage fashion, movies, collecting first editions,  The NY Times Sunday crossword, riding motorcycles, visiting art museums, trying new foods, cooking on the Big Green Egg, target shooting, cemetery restorations, and spending time with family and friends.

Tidbits of Trivia-

I was cast in the lead role as Big Louie in the 2002 Louisville AdFed video for their annual awards ceremony.

I am the former holder of two cross-country ski training world records and was number three in my age group in indoor rowing.

I wrote a fitness column for Local Life Magazine, jointly with Dr. Michael Smith, then the Chief Medical Officer for WebMD.

I contributed to Men's Health Magazine.

I have made dozens of TV appearances, commercials, and voiceovers.

I appeared in an episode of the E! Networks show Wild On.