Prior to Samford, Jimmy attended Pinecrest Academy and was a member of the National Honor Society, as well as President of the Art and Latin Honor Societies. He was Captain of both the tennis and cross country teams his senior year, as well as team chaplain for the cross country team. While at Samford, Jimmy intends to earn his Bachelors of Science in Nursing. He plans to use this degree in a hospital and potentially travel nurse to help people around the world.