About

Jim Bagby grew up near Tyler, Texas. He and his wife Jennie have two daughters: Sara, who is pursuing her MBA in London and Jennifer who lives in Mount Pleasant, SC and works with Handsome Properties in Charleston. Jennie works for the Okaloosa County School District as the District’s Developmental Evaluator.  Jim and Jennie have been married for over 30 years.

Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from West Point and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Kentucky University.  His work experience includes 24 years in the US Army with a variety of operational and staff assignments throughout the world. Prior to becoming the General Manager of One Seagrove Place he was the Executive Director of Visit South Walton and prior to that served as the Town Manager of Rosemary Beach.

Jim served two terms on the City of Destin City Council and currently serves on the Veterans Florida Board of Directors as the Vice Chairman. He also serves on the Walton County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Mentoring Emerald Coast Steering Committee and the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors Public Policy Committee. He is a Lector and Eucharistic Minister at Resurrection Catholic Church. His hobbies include reading, golfing and riding his Harley Davidson.