Born into a faithful Christian family, Jimbo was primarily raised in the Birmingham area. He began following Jesus at a young age and grew in faith as a member of a local church. He went to Auburn University and then worked with a consulting firm in Atlanta before following a call to ministry.  

Jimbo first served on staff at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia before attending seminary at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. While in seminary, he began serving at Mountain Brook Community Church where he remained on staff for over 10 years. The bulk of his time at MBCC, Jimbo was their Mission Pastor. He has a passion for the gospel and longs to help people know and follow Jesus.

Married since 2005, Jimbo and Hayley have four young children that keep them busy and entertained. When not at work, he enjoys the outdoors, coaching his kids in sports, and working out at Iron Tribe.