
Jim is a 1978 graduate of Kearsley High School. From a family of electrical contractors, Jim completed his IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship in 1987. Most of his career was spent with Newkirk Electric, where he rose from Journeyman up to Flint Division Manager. His project experience is huge ranging and includes medical, industrial and commercial projects of all kinds. Career highlights include being Project Manager for the electrical portion of the renovation of historic Hill Auditorium on the campus of The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the Genesys Athletic Club in Grand Blanc.