His songs include descriptions of the natural beauty of the world, often inspired by the West Virginia hills and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and his writing touches on life, people, society, and spirituality, with a viewpoint of humor, optimism and hope.
Jim served six years in the Marine Corps, followed by a career in physics and aerospace. His influences include Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Butch Hancock and John Denver. Jim has opened for John Denver, sang around campfires with Butch Hancock, never met Joni, Bob or Woody, but loves them dearly.