Previously, he was employed as Vice President and Controller of Echelon International Corporation (NYSE:EIN), a real estate development company spun off from Florida Progress Corporation. Prior to the spin-off, he held several financial management positions of increasing responsibilities with various subsidiaries of Florida Progress Corporation. Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting Major) from the University of Florida and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology. He is currently serving on the City of St. Petersburg Investment Oversight Committee. Jim is an active member of Pasadena Community United Methodist Church and has held several leadership positions on numerous committees.