Jim is the Arts Program Coordinator for the City of Auburn, WA since 2007. He programs and manages all performing arts of the city. He also produces the Auburn Community Players theater program. In his spare time, he is a musician and signer in a local rock band, The Fabulous Murphtones (since 1996). He also portrays The Big Bopper in a tribute act, Buddy Ritchie & The Bopper. Jim lives with his wife, Angie and 4 dogs, Charlie, Arnie, Nico & Stanley. He also loves to go glamping in his beautiful 5th wheel.