IADA Hall of Fame

Spanning a four decade association with athletics, Jim Brown has ben a major contributor to the development of the Illinois Althetic Directors' Association as well as the athletic progam at Oak Park River Forest where he served as Athletic director for thirteen years. Committed to the IADA, Jim served as the assocation's president in 1989-90 and continued to prvided leadership after his tenure by filling several imporant postitions in the organization including registration, program, conference, and members services charimanship. Characerized as a tireless teacher, cach amd administration, JIm began his career during the 1961- High SChool. Focusing on football initially, he worked at his college aima mater the Universiy of Illionis as a member of the coaching staff from 1962-1971, Transferring his knowledge and work ethic to the high school arena, he began a professional association with the Oak Park River Forest in 1971. During the next twenty-six years, he played an intergral role in the school's athletic program while coaching football, wrestling, and golf. His dedicated service was rewarded in Coaches' Hall of Fame. As a member of the AMerican Football Coaches Association, the Illinois High School Football Associationm the NIAA and IADA, he was recognized as an efficient and successful administrator whose opinions were valued by his associates. THis ability was evident while as athletic director directing the transition of the Des Plaines Valley league into the West Suburban Conference. Commitment of time, energy, and effort defines the career of Jim Brown,. THese characteristics, consistentlyapplied over a professional lifetimem have earned him induction into the Illnois Directors' Association AHll of Fame.