Jim and his wife Jaymie have been residents of Mokena since 2007 with their three children who attend Mokena Schools. Jim grew up in Mokena and is a graduate of MJHS and Lincoln-Way. Jim received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Communications from Eastern Illinois University. Currently, Jim is a Financial Representative with COUNTRY Financial. He is also past President of the Mokena Lions Club; Vice - President  of Mokena Burros and served as  President and Vice - President of Mokena School District 159 Board of Education.