Growing up around the construction industry, Jim’s introduction to construction started with hands on field experience. He began his career at Daniels and Daniels Construction Company, Inc. in 1980, after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jim became President of the company in 1992 upon the retirement of Jim Daniels Senior. Jim is a lifelong member of Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church where he has served on numerous church committees. He contributes to his community as a Board member of the Wayne Development Alliance. An avid supporter of the Boys Scouts of America, Jim served the Tuscarora Council as President of the Executive Board from 2004 to 2006 and received the Council’s Silver Beaver in 2007. In addition, Jim was honored as the Tuscarora Council’s Distinguished Citizen of the year in 2014.