Jim has called Kissimmee home for the past 30 years in District 1 after moving down from the resort town of Ocean City, New Jersey. He has extensive experience in hospitality management with professional certification as a Certified Hospitality Administrator. In addition to his hospitality background, Jim worked for Orange County Public Schools as an industry services coordinator and instructor for what is now Orange Technical College in Winter Garden.
In addition to being the Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando – South Lake Buena Vista, he serves on the Osceola Chamber Tourist Council as co-chair, serves on the West 192 Development Advisory Board, West 192 Safety Group co-chair, Orange Technical College Lodging Operations Advisory Committee, Florida Association of Student Educational Tours board, Student Youth Travel Association, and the City of Orlando Mayor’s Veterans Council.
Jim serves locally in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 070-17-10 Osceola as Flotilla Commander and Coast Guard Agency Representative for Osceola County Emergency Operation Center.
Jim's wife Laura is a chemistry teacher at Gateway High School and they have raised two children in Osceola County Public Schools. Amanda is a graduate of Celebration High School and also works in the hospitality industry. Jack is a recent graduate from Gateway High School and will be serving honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Boatswain’s mate.
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