Jim Beix was born and raised in Southeastern Wisconsin in the town of Burlington.  Jim attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse earning a BS in Microbiology in 2000.  In 2002, Jim attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana earning a Masters in Public Health in the field of Epidemiology in 2004.

 Since then Jim has worked in the public health field around Wisconsin.  In spring 2005, Jim accepted his current position as the Environmental Health Supervisor of the City of Wauwatosa.  This position requires Jim to manage a diverse array of programs.  Many of the programs require close collaboration with multiple departments, elected officials, enforcement agencies, both local and state wide.  Jim continues to diversify his skill sets by attending managerial and technical trainings, attending national conference on pressing public health issues and other leadership initiatives.  Jim has coached the Milwaukee Jewish Day School eighth grade boys volleyball team as well as assisted the Milwaukee School of Engineering Cheerleading squad.