Hall of Fame
Currently the Director of Purchasing in Columbus, IN, Jim Perry has had a successful 22-year career with Cummins Engine Co. During that time, Jim has also been involved in support of athletics in his community, serving as the vice-president of the Columbus North H.S. Athletic Boosters Club; A Babe Ruth, Pee Wee and Midget baseball coach and a member of the Athletic Board of All Saints Catholic School. While studying business administration at Findlay College, “JImbo” earned three letters and served as co-captain in both football and track. He was awarded All-NAIA District 22 honors and was named the offensive lineman of the year as a senior in football, and participated on two Mid-Ohio Conference championship track teams. He was also active in Phi Beta Lambda, the business fraternity, and was vice-president of the Varsity “F’ club. Jim’s philosophy on the value of sports is that “In athletics, as in life, you’re not in it just for yourself – you achieve maximum success through your ability to work well with others.” Jim and his wife, Barb (Wade), have three sons – T.J., Tony and Curt.
