After Jim graduated from high school, he served our country for 6 years with the U.S. Navy in engineering. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as a boiler maker and certified welder for 16 years. He was also a truck driver for 12 years and has been licensed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services as a security officer. Jim has been married to his wife, Sharon, for 43 years and has been employed with John M. Oakey & Son since 2004.