Jim has been programming parties in Des Moines since 1977 when he got his start as the resident DJ at the Joker Lounge, a 24,500 sq. ft. entertainment complex. Over the years he has entertained tens of thousands of people while maintaining residencies at some of Des Moines’ most well known and popular clubs; Ollie's, Z International, Aztec Thunder, Celebrations, Papa Smithsons, Juke Box Saturday Night, Papa’s Planet, Papa’s Paradise, Bugsy’s and Club Element in Ames (www.feeltheElement.com). to name a few. In 2005 he finished a five-year run doing College Night Thursdays at Coconut Joes when they closed for remodeling. In October 2003 Crush opened with Jim as the resident jock and he now guests occasionally. From June 2005 to July 2008 was resident at Energy Nightclub (www.energydm.com). Look for him now at a number of different central Iowa hot spots including Kamodo Klub & Beneath..
In the late 80’s Jim was billed as Des Moines’ Mixmaster on Z93. His dance mix edits of top 40 hits were featured throughout the week in regular programming and each Saturday night three thirty minute continuous mix sets were featured as part of a three hour dance show hosted by Jimmy Wright, current Star 102 personality. In this role he was also the featured talent at many dances on the Court Avenue bridge, either hosted by Z93 or part of events like Two Rivers Festival.
In 1988 working through Wide Angle Records in Minneapolis he did the 12†Vocal and Instrumental Dub edits for “Turn it up†by New, a band from Los Angeles.