Jim was born and raised in Franklin Boro, a suburb of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 2 blocks from the largest blast furnace in the world. He has two sons, one in appraisal management and the other a TV producer (Ink Masters) in NYC. His wife Elaine has Debbie, Brian, and Curtis. Jim and Elaine have six grandkids, Clint and Lucy are in college while Calab, Graham and Carson are in Shawnee Mission schools. Lucy and Carson ring bells with Jim and Elaine at Walmart.   

 

Jim has been a real estate appraiser since 1982, and he enjoys fishing, golf, and playing with his grandkids. His vacations have always been fishing trips with his brothers. His favorite book is Flags of our Fathers while is favorite movie is She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Jim enjoys watching old time westerns on TV and he  describes himself as a freak for Polish food. He insists that we don't to hear his songs at karaoke night (I promise we do Jim!).