Jim was named USD's director of marketing in 1999. He joined the staff in 1992 as the director of events and special projects. Prior to becoming a member of the national office team, Jim served a communications/events internship with the U.S. Figure Skating Assocation through the USOC Internship Program.

A summa cum laude graduate of Ohio State University in 1990, Jim also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1985-1987. He is currently pursuing his masters of business administration at Butler University (Indianapolis).

A former competitive diver for 12 years, Jim was a member of the 1990 U.S. National Team and represented the United States in international competitions in Austria, Italy and Mexico. He was a two-time All-American at Ohio State and the 1990 Big Ten champion.

Jim and his wife, Diane, are the parents of Amanda and Austin.

Jim enjoys spending time with his family, working out and playing tennis.