Welcome Jim! Looking forward to your leadership for South Walton.
Jim Bagby was born in Denton, Texas and grew up near Tyler, Texas. He is married to the former Katherine Jeanette (Jennie) Tibbetts who is originally from Mobile, Alabama. Jennie is currently a staffing specialist for Okaloosa County Schools. She previously taught learning disabled children at Destin Elementary from 2000 to 2006. Jim and Jennie have two daughters: Sara who recently graduated from Georgetown University and is working in Washington D.C., and Jennifer, who is attending New York University.
Council Appointments to Local & Regional Committees
West Florida Regional Planning Council - Primary Appointee
Walton/Okaloosa/Santa Rosa Regional Utility Authority (RUA) Current Chairman - Primary Appointee
Experience
Town of Rosemary Beach, Florida
Licensed community association manager working as the Town Manager of Rosemary Beach
Unites States Army
During his initial enlistment Jim was selected for admission into the United States Military Academy Preparatory School and later the United States Military Academy at West Point. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Armor, Jim spent the next 21 years in a variety of operational and staff assignments throughout the world. His final military job was as the Chief of the Joint Support Element at Hurlburt Field where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Education
Graduated from Gladewater High School and enlisted in the United States Army
Bachelor of Science degree from United States Military Academy at West Point
Masters in Public Administration from Western Kentucky University
Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honors fraternity in political science
Military schooling included completion of both the Airborne and Ranger Schools
Community Involvement
Jim has been a community volunteer since moving to Destin. He has served on:
Destin Middle School Advisory Committee
Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee
Municipal Resort Tax Blue Ribbon Panel
Public Works/Public Safety Committee
Environmental/Tree Committee