(Board Member since 2020; re-election year is 2026)
Background
Jim served 30 years in the US Air Force, as a research electrical engineer, pilot, operational planner, and strategic programmer. He served as an operations group commander and vice wing commander. He is a retired small business owner who worked as a Home Energy Rater and Building Energy Analyst, providing consulting services to builders and architects on energy-efficient building construction, and building energy audits.
Jim holds Masters degrees in electrical engineering, Military Art and Science, and National Security Strategy. He is a Senior Executive Fellow from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
Jim and his wife Elise have two boys both recently graduated from Palmer Ridge High School. They live in a net-zero energy house they designed west of Monument.
Membership/Community Service
Jim volunteers with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, providing energy efficiency construction guidance for Energy Star new-home certifications. He volunteers with Paws n Hooves animal rescue in Monument. For the past two years he has worked alongside MVEA crews on Light Up Navajo, helping to bring electricity to Navajo Nation homes.
Board Experience
Jim serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for MVEA. He has earned both the Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) certifications; and is now working on his Director Gold certificate.
Statement of Position
“The highest priority is to have reliable and affordable energy. It is important for MVEA to keep pace with the rapidly changing energy market and reap the benefits of cheaper, cleaner, more rate stable renewable energy, while promoting energy efficiency and demand-side management. With the rising costs from our wholesale power provider, I am a proponent of multiple rate options to provide members a choice in the best fit for their situation, while reducing association costs. I will always advocate for improved tools for members to analyze their electric use and find ways to save.”
