Jim has 30 years of experience in admissions, financial aid and senior college management. At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Jim served as Director of Enrollment Services and Director of Institutional Research. Prior to that he was at Northland College, where he served in several capacities including 15 years as Vice President and Dean of Student Development and Enrollment. During his years at Northland, enrollment reached record levels with students from 45 states and a number of other countries.

Jim has received several national awards and commendations and currently serves on the board of directors of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). He has been very involved in public policy issues at the national level, receiving NACAC’s award for Excellence in Government Relations. Jim has spoken and/or presented at meetings of the College Board, ACT, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities, and state and regional NACAC affiliates in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vancouver, and Albuquerque.

Jim has a B.S. in business and economics from Northland College.