Jim has more than 20 years of experience as a portfolio manager. He enjoys studying the markets and loves his job because it enables him to help other people.
His primary role at Central Trust Company is to work with clients to structure and manage customized investment portfolios to meet the client’s individual goals.
Although Jim is a native Springfieldian, his baseball career took him to cities across the country. He was a second baseman for both the MU Tigers and the Montreal Expos’ minor league system.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Finance, University of Missouri
Interests & Activities
Jim is an active member of his community. He currently serves on the Board of the James River Basin Partnership and volunteers as a math buddy in the Springfield school system.
He is a world traveler, spending ten years in the incentive travel business after graduating from the University of Missouri. Favorite destinations include the fjords of Norway, Switzerland, and Austria.
Jim is also an avid fisherman and a member of the Ozark Fly Fishers organization. He enjoys floating and fishing local Ozark streams as well as destinations such as Alaska, Idaho, and Argentina. In addition to fishing, Jim enjoys hiking with his three dogs, reading, and listening to live music.