Jim joined his parents in the building business with Countywide Builders after graduation from Davidson College in in 1971. Jim first obtained his license to sell real estate in 1974 obtained his Broker’s license shortly after. Through the building office, Jim has built countless residential properties over the years in the Lockhart , in past years, begun to focus more on senior’s projects as well as renovations older in the Lockhart . Most recently, Jim has shifted his focus to developmental projects. Jim served as President the Lockhart Chamber Commerce in 1987 has served on the /Development Board with the Lockhart in the past. Countywide Builders has been recognized as the Lockhart Post Register’s “Caldwell County’s” Best Builder for 6 consecutive years, has won some similar awards in prior years. Countywide Builders, along with Countywide Realty, won Lockhart Chamber Commerce Business the Year in 2008. Jim wife, Amelia, have two children, Winn Smith Austin, TX Lee Katherine Smith