Jim serves as Research Engagement Manager for RIEEE and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of sustainability ranging from climate action planning to sustainable urban agriculture. Jim advises the student-led Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) and the Team Sunergy solar vehicle team and manages campus gardens, including the Howard Street Garden. In his RIEEE role, he will lead the development of the Immersion Center of Appalachian State’s Innovation District and will support university research engagement.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Frostburg State University, has a natural enthusiasm for educating, and maintains a straightforward approach to sustainability efforts.