Jim made a pivotal career transition in 2004 upon graduating from The University of Texas in Arlington. With a solid background in HVAC contracting, he embraced the realm of commercial brokerage at Venture Commercial. Drawing inspiration from his mother's success as a commercial broker, he immersed himself in the field, diligently refining his market expertise and cultivating robust relationships with brokerage firms, landlords, and developers. In 2019, Jim embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining RetailUnion as a partner. Throughout his 19-year career, he has fostered an impressive clientele comprising prominent national, regional, and local tenants such as Sprouts, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Dutch Bros Coffee, Bojangles, Foot Locker, Chilis, 7-Eleven, Arby's, Taco Bueno, Wingstop, Drybar, among others. Recognized for his unwavering tenacity in identifying prime trade areas and staying ahead of the curve in retail development, Jim has consistently earned recognition as one of DCEO magazine's foremost heavy hitters over the past decade.