As many in his family will tell you, it was apparent from the start that Jim would be a singer.  He could sing every word of BJ Thomas' "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head" at the ripe old age of two.  Jim credits his parents and their love for music as being his biggest musical influence as they introduced him to all kinds of music from the 50's, 60's and 70's, but it was also great acts like the Beatles, Jim Croce, James Taylor and Paul Simon that gave Jim a strong appreciation for music.  As a result, he began singing in school choirs at the age of eight and continued through high school.  After his high school graduation, he hooked up with his friends Rafael Zeno and Tom Fussell and formed an acoustic trio.  The trio, which remained unnamed, performed at a few parties and church events but was mostly just something to pass the time and enjoy.  For the few years that followed, Jim spent much of his time checking out the Richmond and regional music scenes.  It was during this time that Jim met Pat O'Brien.  Pat was (and still is) a very talented musician who shared the same passion for music that Jim did, and before too long, Pat was asking Jim to join him on stage for a song or two...and the (W)rest, as they say, is history.

Birth Date: August 7, 1967 (Yep, I'm 29 and holdin')

Stage Duties: Vocals, percussion, and stage lighting

Off-Stage Duties: Website maintenance and some email correspondence

Status: Married

Education: 1999 Graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (Mathematics); 1996 Graduate of John Tyler Community College; 1985 graduate of Monacan High School – Richmond, VA

Real Job:  Senior Help Desk Coordinator at Hunton & Williams, LLP

History:  Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and lived in Waynesboro, VA for a couple of years before arriving in Richmond. 

Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, visiting Colonial Williamsburg, watching the North Carolina Tar Heels,  stargazing, watching a lightning storm, listening to music, and playing pool

Musical Influences: The Beatles, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Lyle Lovett, Kenny Loggins, James Taylor, Billy Joel, and SGGL

Favorite Author(s): Dan Brown and Dr. Seuss

Favorite Movie(s): The Sting, The Jungle Book (Disney Rules!!!), and Holiday Inn (Bing and Fred...need I say more?)

Favorite Magazine(s): Food & Wine

Favorite TV show(s): Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, and Dexter

My Favorite Site(s): Tar Heel Blue; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; NASA

The Good: close friends, UNC (Go Heels!), barbershop quartets, a good sense of humor, and great audiences

The Bad: tardiness, lame excuses, and bad driving

The Ugly: bad breath (especially when it's mine!) and slow computers

Special Thanks: to Mom, Dad and Karen for your love and support…I could never express enough thanks and love for all you have done!; to Pat O’Brien, Jane Cooper, Tommy Hughes, Krista Crandall, and Stu Grimes for believing in me not only musically but also as a friend; to Bob Wengert for putting in so many long hours, for making our job so much easier, and for being a dear friend!!!; to my wife, Denise, for your friendship, love, and support you have given me and for allowing me an opportunity to do what I love to do!  I love you!; to all my friends (you know who you are) for staying beside me for all these years; and to all the fans for your loyal support!  Thanks!!!