Originally from Columbia, SC, Jim spent his childhood cultivating his interests in art, music and nature. After receiving a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech he made his way back to the Carolinas where he worked with influential firms Overcash-Demmitt Architects and Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects while also lending his vocal and guitar skills to the Saluda River Band. He eventually connected with Steve Herlong, and together the two have created and maintain a successful suite of architecture and design firms focused on bringing thoughtful design to residential architecture at every level from luxury custom homes to ready-to-build home plans.

Jim’s approach to architecture is a reflection of his lifelong affinity for the combination of order and creativity found in art, music and nature; each of which require discipline and focus as well as the ability to let the mind expand and create.

As the Managing Principal of a collection of firms Jim has been driven to keep his discipline and focus as throughout his career he has regularly enhanced his work experience with pursuits towards an MBA, additional engineering courses and most recently by obtaining his real estate license. To foster his creative mind, he continues to play an assortment of stringed and brass instruments and now mentors his son, Sam, in his musical education. Jim and his family live on Dewees Island, a private barrier island wildlife refuge accessible only by boat, where his daily commute keeps him immersed in the creative natural world he loves.

• South Carolina Real Estate Commission, Licensed Agent , REALTOR®

• Bachelor of Architecture, Virginia Tech

• American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member

• National Council of Architectural Review Boards Certification

• Registered Architect in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida

• Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN), Charleston Chapter Founding Steering Committee Member

• Charleston Chapter AIA, Board Member

• Dewees Island Architectural Review Board, Member

• Dewees Island Utility Corporation, Past Board Member