Jim founded Vinings Mortgage and has managed the business since its inception on April 3, 2000. In September of 2008 he partnered with Bank of England, which is a family-owned bank founded in England, Arkansas, in 1898. Jim grew up and attended both high school and college with the banks executive team, so it was a natural fit and one that allows his employees and customers access to big bank products and services while still maintaining a small company feel.

He has been married to his wife Tracie for 24 years and has enjoyed coaching his children Callie and Drew over the years in various sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, and soccer.

Jim is a past president of the Smyrna Business Association, Atlanta Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association, and the Smyrna Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he has served on the board of the Emory-Adventist Hospital Foundation, Enable, William Park Neighbors and Super Smyrna. Jim is passionate about our local schools and is currently the president of the Campbell High School Educational Foundation.