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"My wife and I have been close friends with Brian children to private schools, public schools lose
and his wife for more than 30 years," Jim said. enrollment and a subsequent loss of financial
"Although I know it's not realistic, but I would support.
rather have Brian back.
Jim is a graduate of Arizona State University and
Jim said he was encouraged to seek the position began his career during the 1991-92 school year
"to make sure the organization continues to be led as a Business Manager for a small unified school
in Brian's pedigree. And so, I honor his legacy to district in the southwest portion of Maricopa
continue to lead the organization in a manner that County.
he would have."
On the personal side, Jim and his wife Kim recently
The biggest challenge for AASBO, Jim said, is celebrated their 31 anniversary. They also have
st
what he sees as the limited number of candidates two adult sons and three grandchildren. When Jim
for key AASBO positions. "Expanding the isn't immersed in school business responsibilities,
knowledge base is among the bigest challenges," he enjoys spending time with his grandkids.
Jim said. "For public schools as a whole, there are
a lot of different options for parents in Arizona. It's "I enjoy the outdoors," he said. "I like to explore
a changing dynamic." the less-traveled roads."

He noted that as parents choose to send their

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