Jim has been a resident of the North Shore for most of his life. Born in Chicopee, MA, he moved to Danvers in 1961. Most of his relatives lived in Salem, so as a result he spent most of his childhood and adult life here, especially down in the Willows area (fishing off the pier).
After receiving a degree in Conservation Technology, Jim worked in Salem in the marine electronics industry before opening a retail store in 1978 - Armstrong Animals Pet Center. He successfully operated the store for 19 years, gaining much experience in customer service and marketing.
Jim currently reside in Salem, as he has for the last 30+ years. Though not born in Salem, because most of his relatives were ...