Jim Ackley was born in Decatur, Alabama, in 1961, the fourth of five children, to John and Alice Ackley. Growing up in Decatur, he attended a Catholic elementary school and public...view moreJim Ackley was born in Decatur, Alabama, in 1961, the fourth of five children, to John and Alice Ackley. Growing up in Decatur, he attended a Catholic elementary school and public school from sixth grade forward.
Graduating from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jim majored in marketing and minored in management. He started his career in the manufactured housing industry in 1992 where he worked until 2009.
Jim married Andrea Willoughby Alexander in 2001 creating a blended family that includes Jim’s sons Ben, Sam, Max and Andrea’s son Grant.view less