Past Employment: Partner, Jenner & Block LLP, 1993–2010 (Retired January 1, 2011); Partner and Associate, Winston & Strawn, 1977–992; Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1971–1974
District 200 Students: Three sons and daughter attended Wiesbrook Elementary, Hubble Middle School, and Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Community & Service Experience:
- Board of Education member 2011-2019, Board President 2015–2018
- Faith in Place, former member and chair of the Board of Directors 2011–2016
- Friends of the Schools New Hubble Campaign
- Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 303, and Cub Scout Leader, Pack 365
- Softball Coach; Baseball Coach, Wheaton Park District
- Co-chair WWSHS Lacrosse Boosters
- People’s Resource Center volunteer
- Hope Presbyterian Church, Wheaton, Illinois; Elder
- The Lions Club of Wheaton: Member
Jim, and his wife, Susan, have lived in Wheaton for over 36 years. All four of their children attended District 200 schools from kindergarten through high school. Jim practiced law, focusing on environmental law, for over 33 years. Jim currently serves as an elder in his church and formerly served as the chair of the board of a faith-based not-for-profit engaged in environmental advocacy.