Jim’s research, writing and speaking have resulted in the formation of Technology, Engineering, ARTS, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) talent network initiatives in Texas and California. Jim’s strategies are proven based on four years of work in Texas as a consultant to the University of Texas at Austin’s Digital Media Collaboratory, IC2 Institute and the Texas State Technical College System.

Between 2004 and 2008, Jim co-authored major reports and briefs on emerging technologies and their implications to workforce, education and economic development for the State of Texas. Published research topics include Mechatronics, Digital Convergence, Video Games, Machine-to- Machine Computing, Crime Scene Technology, High Performance Computing, Combined Heat and Power and Web Evaluation and Usability.

Jim received a bachelor of science in sociology, Summa Cum Laude, from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, in 1995. While at Bradley, Jim was a George Gilder Fellow in High Technology and Public Policy and a Principal Investigator of the Interlabs Research Institute and the Social Informatics Minor. Jim earned national rankings for the Bradley Speech Team, including awards as a national champion in the American Forensics League and a top-ten overall speaker in the National Forensics League.