Jim was raised a master Master Mason in Host Lodge No.6 in December 1967, after which he became a Tall Cedar in the Hunterdon County Forest No. 13 on June 12, 1968. He was elected Grand Tall Cedar in 1992 and again in 1999. He was treasurer from 1996¬1998 and was reelected Treasurer in 1992. He still holds the office. He is a life member of the Tall Cedar Foundation.

He was appointed District Deputy of District No.8 in 1999,2000, and 2001. At the 2002 Convention he received the District Deputy Supreme Tall Cedar Award for the year 2001. He was elected Supreme Director of Region 5 for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Jim has been a member of the Crescent Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Burlington, NJ since March 1982. He is a life member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites, Lodge Council Chapter Consistory of the Valley of Trenton, New Jersey.

He is a member and Past Patron of Hobart Chapter, No. 63 Order of the Eastern Star, High Bridge, New Jersey.

Jim was Director of Public Works in Tewksbury Township for twenty seven of his thirty two years employment and retired in April 1994.

Active in the Oldwick Fire Company since April 1953, he held the office of Chief for six years and the office of President for three years. The Company has elected Jim to be Trustee of the Oldwick Fire Company since 1982. He was awarded Life membership in the Oldwick Fire Company in 1991. He joined the New Jersey State Fire Chiefs Association in 1981 and is also a member of Hunterdon County Fire Chiefs Association.

A member of the New Jersey State Horseshoe Pitchers Association since 1968, Jim has held many offices, including President for two years. He was elected to the New Jersey State Horseshoe Pitchers Association, Hall of Fame in 1992.

Jim is a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Oldwick and has served on the church council.