IADA Hall of Fame

Jim served as athletic director at United Township High School for wightenn years. Jim has always been a very active member whether it is in school, commnity or his church. He gives his all and it shows with the work he leaves behind. He service to the IADA has been exemplary; Division Liason, IADA Executive Board, Secretary, President, Hospitialty Chairman - 3 imes, Hall of fame Committee. Jim along with fellow inductee Bill Sissel and Doug Smith came up with the idea fr the IADA Hall of Fame Program during their tenure together on the board. He serve to the IHSA includes serving on the Wrestling andn Athletic ADvisory Boards. He served as the IADA liaision to the IHSA Board of Directors as well as being on the All-State Academic Selection committee for 3 years along with the Sportsman AdHoc Committee. He ran the state wrestling tournament for 3 years. At the local level he was on the Quad Cities Sport Commission for 8 years. Served as the EAst Moline YOuth Exchange Officer for 11 years. He founded a Booster club that raised over 1 million dollars for all extra-curricular activites, Leo Johnson, Principal states: "He has been a major influenc in my life and I have watched him do the same for many coaches of all sports and activites. Some of Jim numerous awads include Outstanding Athletic Director of the Year in of Merit on 1995. Jim has been very involved at the national level, serving on committee and receiving his CAA in the inaugural goup. He also presented at several national conferences.