He holds a masters degree in international management and traveled to over 40 countries before teaching in California Lutheran University's MBA program. He also has extensive teaching, coaching, and leadership experience at the high school level. At Orange Lutheran High School in Southern California, Jim served as Athletic Director, Director of Leadership Studies, and as Head Football Coach for 21 years. During his tenure at Orange Lutheran, Jim earned National, State, and Regional Coach of the Year honors. He has spoken on Organizational Leadership and Developing Character all over the country. Jim serves as Executive Director as well as head football coach at Rancho Christian School. He and his wife Betsy have one daughter and reside in Temecula, CA.