Jim works full time as an award winning artist, coach and photography-based image designer in the Chicago area. After his wife died suddenly giving birth to their son in 2002, Jim reinvented his life piece by piece by passionately creating both his art and his creative businesses. As a devoted teacher and creative entrepreneur, he offers courses and coaching to empower those who want to rise above any life challenge to live their dream creative life. He now lives his re-imagined life with his wife, Jeri, their two special needs sons Zach and Leo and their two cats Chase and Farley. Jim serves as the  Presenter Liaison at Camp Widow, helping Mary Moore Hughes manage all the needs of our wonderful presenters, as well as being a presenter himself!