Jim’s Community Involvement

Twenty-seven year law enforcement veteran.
Texas certified Master Peace Officer.
Licensed Texas attorney admitted and qualified as an attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Former 2nd Assistant District Attorney and Chief of Special Prosecutions for the Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Special Prosecutor in a 2008 felony public corruption case against a sitting North Texas district attorney. Co-author of “Violating the Public’s Trust,” an article describing the case, which was published in The Prosecutor Magazine.
Seven-year military service as a U.S. Air Force Security Police Dog Handler, EST Team (SWAT) member, and Criminal Investigator.
Active member of the North Texas Crime Commission and currently serving on its Legislative Affairs Committee. Former member of the Board of Directors for the NTCC.
Former board member for the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas and currently serving as Chairman of its Legislative Committee.
Member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and currently serving on its Governmental Affairs Committee.
Graduate from the 114th Session of the prestigious National Sheriffs’ Institute.
Featured in the August 1996 Reader’s Digest article titled, “To Catch Three Thieves,” for the investigation and international manhunt of organized criminal telemarketers responsible for stealing over $58 million from senior citizens across the United States and Canada.
2019 Congressional Veteran Commendation recipient.

Judge Advocate General for the American Legion Bill Bryant Post 110, McKinney, Texas.
North Central Texas Emergency Communication District Board of Managers member.
Board of Directors Trustee, Collin County Meals on Wheels.

Pol. Adv. paid for by the Jim Skinner Campaign, Charlie O'Reilly, Treasurer.