Jim is from Jellico, TN and Laura is from Shreveport, LA. Together, they are raising three daughters ranging in ages from 24 to 17. Laura graduated with a degree in Dietetics and enjoyed working various positions in the field of Nutrition and currently is Volunteer Coordinator for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry. She also keeps busy with the Virginia Extension Service in Prince William County. Upon settling here in Virginia, she decided to try something new and exciting. Based upon Laura’s experience with multiple moves over the past 20 years, the real estate field was a perfect fit for her. The communication skills she acquired over time working in the field of Dietetics helped her make the transition from Dietetics Educator to Real Estate Professional.
Jim graduated from Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY with a degree in Business Administration. He was selected for the ROTC Program while enlisted and assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA. He attended Louisiana Tech University full-time and received his MBA. Jim’s assignments ranged from Squadron Commander of Security Police at Dyess Air Force Base and the Civil Engineering Squadron in Okinawa to the Special Access arena as an Airframe Contracts Manager in Ohio, and as Deputy Chief of Contracts Division in Los Angeles AFB. While in Northern VA, Jim filled several assignments at the Pentagon and NRO such as Executive Officer for the Director of Space Acquisition and Director of Special Access Contracting.
