Jim is originally from Kaysville, Utah, and graduated from Weber State University with a degree in Economics. While in college, he began working in the insurance industry and shortly after graduation launched his own Allstate insurance office in Salt Lake City. He later transitioned from personal lines insurance to commercial insurance, where he found his niche specializing in Architects & Engineers, with a particular focus on serving that community in Nevada.
Jim now calls Henderson, Nevada home, where he has raised four boys whom he has coached in baseball, hockey, and lacrosse. He enjoys traveling with his wife Natalie, with St. Croix and Grand Cayman among their favorite destinations.