Jim has been an instructor for Otero Junior College in La Junta, Colorado since 1989, working with farming and ranching families within a 150 mile radius. The Colorado program includes three aspects, one-on-one instruction, classroom, and cooperative learning. Passing educational information on to fellow farmers and ranchers is not only a job, but an enjoyable experience for him.
He is active in many community organizations. With his sons he runs a farm and ranch, and has a trucking business that keeps him busy when not working for the College.
Jim and his wife Holly have been married for 35 years and have three children, Curt, Tanya, and J.W. He also has 6 grandchildren.
