Jim was born in Seattle, WA. He currently lives in Graham with his three teenage sons.EDUCATION:Jim is a graduate of Highline High School in Burien and has completed many hours of coursework in private law and American history.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:A small business owner, Jim has been a provider of Copper River Salmon products for over 36 years. He has been on the board of Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation for 10 years.GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:Washington State Representative, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007 Served on Transportation, Criminal Justice and Corrections committeesJoint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs.LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:• Working to build a stronger economy by reducing taxes and easing onerous business regulations• Protecting the values that honor families• Providing a safe and flexible educational system that will allow students and teachers to succeed• Making our state’s health care system accessible and affordable for all• Working for more roads to ease traffic problems within the 2nd District and throughout the state• Increasing the penalties for manufacturing methamphetamine• Controlling government spending