Jim has more than 21 years of tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and consulting experience. He works with commercial businesses, farm entities, and individuals for tax planning and preparation, financial statement preparation, and general consulting. Jim specializes in corporate, partnership, and personal tax planning and preparation; preparation of financial statements; business consulting and management services. Jim has experience with Quickbooks, Farm Business Systems (FBS), and Creative Solutions.

Jim received his B.A. in finance and business administration from the University of Iowa and is a member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA).

Jim is the current President of Tipton Economic Development Corporation. He is also the Financial Secretary of the Knights of Columbus – Father Eugene Benda Council #11468, a current Tipton Lions Club member, and serves on the Tipton Development Commission Board of Directors.

Jim enjoys spending time with family, golf, music, football, and baseball. He is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and St. Louis Cardinals fan.