Jim holds a degree from the University of South Carolina in business administration and is an Army veteran. He has a strong background in Human Resources and worked as Vice President of Sonopress (now Arvato Digital Services) for many years, eventually leaving to join the family business. In addition to Human Resources duties, Jim advises, interviews and is involved in administration and organization development.

Jim is an avid hiker and has completed more than 450 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Family comes first in his life. He is married to Lana and they have 2 sons and 5 grandchildren.