Jim and his wife, Tana (who taught kindergarten in Alpine School District for 27 years and then substituted for another 9 years including Orem Schools SCERA Park, Cascade and Orem Elementary), have resided in Orem since 1984.
They have 3 children (and their spouses) and 11 grandchildren plus 1 great grand-daughter.
Jim is fluent in Spanish, enjoys BYU and UVU sports, the Utah Jazz and has been known to do an occasional DJ gig for local youth dances, weddings and parties.
He and Tana have also enjoyed many opportunities to serve in their church.