As a founding Shareholder, Jim provides tax, assurance, consulting and business advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries including closely-held businesses, manufacturing and distribution, restaurants, contractors, medical and dental, governmental, and not-for-profit entities. Jim’s more than 30 years of experience includes a diverse client base which includes individuals, manufacturers, restaurants, retailers, professional services companies, family limited partnerships, trust, estates and various other industries. Prior to establishing Manley Garvin, LLC, Jim spent more than 22 years with Elliott Davis Decosimo.

Education, Credentials and Special Training:
Certified Public Accountant (SC License #4904)
Masters of Professional Accountancy, Clemson University
B.S., Accounting, Lander University

Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Civic and Community Activities (past and present):
Past President and present member, Emerald City Rotary Club
Greenwood County Hospital Board of Trustees (Self Regional Healthcare)
Lander University School of Management Advisory Board
Trustee and Treasurer, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
Medical University of South Carolina, Board of Visitors 2013-2014
Member, Greenwood Touchdown Club
Greenwood County IPTAY Representative, Clemson University
Treasurer and Executive Committee, Arts Center of Greenwood County Greenwood Chamber Small Business Council Steering Committee 2012-2013
SC Small Business Association Financial Services Champion 2012
Rotary District 7750 Finance Committee 2011-2012
Greenwood Chamber Under 40 Star 2010
Graduate, Leadership Greenwood Class of 2001