Jim Toomey

Jim is a native Alabamian. He grew up in Mobile and graduated from Vigor High School. Jim graduated from Southwest State Technical Institute in Mobile where he studied Information Technology. He continued those studies at the University of South Alabama.

During his forty-year career in computer science and information management, Jim served as a Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Loyal American Life Insurance Company in Mobile and as a Divisional Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Protective Life Insurance Company in Birmingham.

Jim is an active community volunteer, serving on several non-profit boards, and volunteering at a local United Way agency. He was a member of the Rotary Club service organization for many years including service as a chapter president. He is now a member of the Lion's Club service organization. He is very active in his church, both at the local level and serving as Moderator of the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley.

Jim and his wife Brenda will celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary in 2022. They have 3 children; Leslie Stephenson, who teaches at Chelsea High School; James Toomey, who is a veterinarian at Southern Research in downtown Birmingham; and Rachael Schexnailder, who is an attorney serving the public at the Jefferson County Public Defenders office. Jim and Brenda have 9 amazing grandchildren.