After earning a Bachelors in Music Performance from the University of the Pacific in California, and a Masters in Church Music from Western Seminary in Oregon, Jim served as a pastor in three different churches, primarily in the areas of Music and Worship for thirty-eight years. Since retirement, and moving to Oahu in 2019, he has continued serving part-time, currently directing the choirs and leading worship at Olivet Baptist Church in Honolulu. He has had the joy of taking church choirs twice to perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC, as well as many other musical tours and festivals. He has always been involved in community musical ventures, including playing trumpet in several orchestras and ensembles, directing high school and community orchestras, and participating as a vocalist in select choirs. He continues to find great joy in directing choirs and helping singers achieve their highest potential. Jim is happily and gratefully married to Liane. They have two adult children living in California. In his spare time, Jim enjoys playing golf, snorkeling, and walking the beautiful beaches on Oahu’s West Side with Liane.