Meet the Candidates: Jim Bouldin

Name: Jim Bouldin 

Age: 59 

Occupation: Freelance consultant 

More on Jim Bouldin: Although Bouldin is semi-retired, he stays busy with various consulting jobs at a number of publications. A self proclaimed "newsie," Bouldin has been in the newspaper industry for most of his career, from editorial to marketing. 

In 1987, Bouldin moved to Tarpon Springs from Rochester, NY. In 1993, Bouldin accepted an offer in Excelsior Springs, MO, as the publisher of Excelsior Springs Standard.

He remained in Excelsior Springs until 2008 when he decided to return to Tarpon Springs. Education was always an important aspect of Bouldin's career. Bouldin studied at Western Michigan University for two years.

With many ties to his community in Excelsior Springs, Bouldin offers an array of experience, from being a former board member and president of the Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce to serving as a board member of the Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center, a federal trade education program for at-risk youth. Bouldin also served as the board of directors for Tri-County Mental Health Organization in Kansas City, MO, and is a former member of the Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Board, the International Optimist Club and the International Kiwanis Club. He also currently serves on the board of the St. Petersburg Job Corps Center.

Bouldin added that during his time in Excelsior Springs he gained a lot of experience in community development and reshaping a city for the better. 

Happily married, Bouldin's wife approached him a few months back about considering candidacy for Tarpon Springs City Commission, Seat 4, and the rest is history waiting to be written.

"I really do enjoy seeing positive change in the community," Bouldin said. 

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