Jim Holds a B.S. in Theatre from Mankato State University and has performed in over 35 theatrical productions in Minnesota. Jim is responsible for the creation of original voices and puppet characters seen in all Schiffelly productions. Jim is also an Emmy award winning video editor and producer with the City of Lakeville.

In the Summer of 2006, Jim appeared in the Eagan Community Theatre's production of the musical "Peter Pan", in which he was cast as Capt. James Hook.