Jim is the President and primary public relations consultant for Southern Solutions. He has over 22 years' experience in the fields of public relations, issue development, crisis communications and media training. He also specializes in copywriting and public campaign development. Jim's success is rooted in the long-standing, solid relationships he has cultivated over the years with both the media and his clients. It just goes to prove that even a Blountstown, Florida redneck can make the impossible happen!

education
A.A. Chipola Junior College
B.A. Political Science/Communications Florida State University

experience
Southern Solutions Inc. 2003-Present (President/Consultant)
Ron Sachs Communications 1998-2003 (Executive Vice President)
Lt. Governor Buddy MacKay 1996-1998 (Communications Director)
Florida Department of Commerce 1994-1996 (Communications Director)
Executive Office of the Governor 1992-1994 (Deputy Press Secretary/Chief Speechwriter)
Florida Department of Transportation 1988-1992 (Public Information Consultant)
Florida Army National Guard 1987-2001 (Captain, Public Affairs Correspondent)

affiliations
Florida Public Relations Association, Member
Pensacola Bay Area Advertising Federation, Member
Leadership Florida Class XXII, Alumnus
Access Escambia, Board Member
Crystal Springs Foundation, Board Member
Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Member

personal
Married 18 years to Mary McClellan - Three children (Mary Grace, Ella & Jimmy)
Pets: "Pete" Sampras, Elizabeth "Mama" Taylor, Buddy "Holly" & "Sylvester"
Enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching football, "Mythbusters" & Winston Churchill quotes

contact jim
850.748.2472 cell • jim@southernsolutionspr.com