Professional Life
Jim started his business career in his family’s agricultural seed business. He currently is a partner in Barricades Unlimited, a contractor specializing in traffic control for highway construction, in addition to other personal businesses. He also serves on the board of State National Bank. In 1992, Jim received the Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculture Award from the College of Agricultural Sciences at Texas Tech University, and in 2000, he was honored with the AlP Sheriff National Outstanding Advisor Award from the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Jim has served on several City boards and commissions, including the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Citizens Advisory Committee, Appointments Advisory Board, and on the Board of Directors for Lubbock, Power and Light.  Jim has lent his expertise to community boards including the Texas Tech University Chancellor’s Council, United Way of Lubbock, Boys Scouts Investment Advisory Board, Covenant Hospital System Foundation, Texas Tech University Foundation Board, and the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.

Areas of Interest
Jim is an advocate of economic development.  He also believes that city government should be effective, efficient and accountable. Additionally, he feels strongly about maintaining a high level of support for the areas of public safety and health while not overlooking those quality of life issues which make Lubbock a great place to live.