Jim was born in Welkom, South Africa. He was raised in Texas, USA and British Columbia, Canada. Prior to entering the mortgage industry, Jim attended Abilene Christian University and worked in sales, marketing, and as a district manager for large companies. His success led him to receive many sales and marketing awards as well as District Manager of the Year multiple times. Given his passion for helping others, Jim decided to enter the mortgage industry for the challenge as well as the opportunity to help people with one of the most important financial decisions they can make in their lifetime. With his friendliness and sincerity, Jim continuously helps his clients with their mortgage needs and helps them build financial wealth. While not working, you can find Jim spending time with his family, grandkids, working on home renovations, and enjoying the outdoors on his bike or kayak.