LICENSED IN: District of Columbia Maryland Virginia MARKET/NEIGHBORHOODS SERVED: Kalorama, Georgetown, Dupont Circle and the greater Northwest Neighborhoods PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: After college, Jim began as an assistant to a bond trader in a mortgage-backed securities firm. He continued in the mortgage- backed market until ultimately opening First Union’s Mortgage Lending office in Washington, D.C., during which time he also became a Fannie Mae underwriter, accredited Real Estate Appraiser, and a Certified Instructor for the Board of Realtors in Washington, D.C. Jim redirected his career towards residential real estate sales full-time in 2000. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PAST AND PRESENT: Board of Trustees, Washington National Opera Board Member, Kalorama Mitchell Park Food and Friends Committee Member, Starlight Foundation OUTSIDE INTERESTS: Travel Historic Architectural Restoration Epicurean