Jim was born and raised in Leven and has been an avid East Fife supporter his whole life, including jumping the walls at Bayview Park to get into games. Jim worked offshore with Mobil on the Boryl Alpha before being medically retired.

Jim originally joined the board in 1987 and has been involved on-and-off since but notes that the most enjoyable times have been serving as a director. He was appointed Chairman in 2014 and has been instrumental in turning the club around after a period of uncertainty.

Jim is also a member of the East Fife Supporters’ Club and East Fife Supporters’ Trust and is responsible for overseeing the functioning of the club.

Jim was appointed Honorary Chairman in May 2025.