With more than 15 years of professional driving and instructing under his belt, Jim has worked as a pro-driver for manufacturers like VW, Rolls Royce, GM, Chrysler, and Toyota just to name a few. Jim has taught for agencies such as FBI, CIA, US Border Patrol, Colorado Weapons of Mass Destruction Team, Marine One Squad and various state and local police agencies. Jim is certified through the US Secret Service for Small Detail Motorcade Training. For over 9 years Jim instructed, developed driver and motorcycle rider training programs, and managed instructors for the BMW Performance Center. Jim is also an experienced on-camera personality as well as SAG union stunt driver for TV and film. Jim’s passion for instructing new drivers in an effort to make them safer and more aware is what led him to the B.R.A.K.E.S. organization.
First, let me say a HUGE thank you for creating the "Put On The Brakes" program. Our youngest daughter, Tessa, went through the training held last year in Irvine, CA. Because I wasn’t working at the time, we couldn’t afford Master Drive (the program we’d put our older daughter through) and a friend ... Click to Read More!
-Judi Chimits (and Bob)
I attended the Brakes school with my 16-year-old daughter last Sunday in Fontana. It was extremely well organized and well managed with an evident commitment to safety one would expect. Exposing the kids to situations they may encounter is so valuable. I am very thankful for the work your organiza... Click to Read More!
-Tom J
