Hailing from a family having a successful business, running on the track of growth, seems to be a privilege that everyone aspires.
Jim never thought of joining his father’s business, despite struggles creating a living on his own, but had to join it following the death of his brother and no surviving heir.
Jim was a talented personality from the very start, which he showcased during his schooling at Bentonville High School, serving as his junior class’ president.
After his school, he joined the football team and played at all-state levels well as learned flying a plane.
After this, he graduated with BA (Marketing)joined the University of Arkansas 1971, after which he started working at an entry level in his father’s business, Walmart.