Jim Smith

Jim Smith is an experienced professional with a diverse background in communication, marketing, and the culinary arts. Currently serving as a Bridge Tender at Velociti Services since October 2021, Jim also enriches their community as a Purveyor of cooking spices at Penzeys Spices since June 2015, where engaging conversations about spices and cooking are key responsibilities. Previously, Jim contributed as a Marketing Consultant for The Pops Orchestra, focusing on community engagement, and served in various editorial roles at notable publications such as the Bradenton Herald and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, where sports journalism was a primary focus. Jim's educational foundation includes a B.S. in Mass Communications, Journalism, Advertising, and Photography from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.