Jim Clark, has worked in advertising, marketing and public relations on the national and international level. Over the course of his career, Jim received over 100 national and international awards for creative excellence. He has also been a contributing editor for several industry publications, a judge for national advertising award contests and a featured speaker on creative topics at businesses and advertising clubs.

During the time he worked in the advertising and marketing industry, Jim has been a part-time instructor of advertising, public relations, marketing, international business and marketing and creative thinking courses at Cleveland State University, Grand Valley State University, Northwestern University, Northwood University and Lansing (Mich.) Community College. Jim moved from East Lansing, Mich. to Pullman, Wash. summer 2005, and joined the JAMM faculty to teach advertising and creative thinking courses.