Candidate for
United States Representative; District 1

Third generation Northern Californian. Married 36 years to his wife, Carol. They have one son, Dustin; one daughter, Brooke; a foster daughter, Vicki; and one grandson, Eli. Currently runs a law practice based in Fall River Mills (about 1.5 hours north of Redding). Manages 10 employees, including his wife, daughter, and brother-in-law (all lawyers in his practice), and a support staff. An avid athlete, Jim has played football, ran track and field, and now enjoys bicycling. Jim was a wide receiver for Cal Berkeley, and now enjoys watching college and pro football. Jim has held his private pilot's license for 15 years, currently flying a Cessna 172. The Reed family runs an informal animal rescue at their ranch in Fall River Mills, currently caring for rescued llamas, goats, and cats. Jim is a proud Rotarian for over 25 years.