Thank you for taking the time to visit my website.  My name is Jim Richardson, and I am a 4^th generation Lake County native.  I have enjoyed living in beautiful Lake County nearly all of my life.  I attended Lake County schools and graduated in 1981 from Leesburg High where I was a proud Yellow Jacket.  I went on to attend the University of Florida from 1981 to 1984. 

  I have been married for 19 years to my wife, Jane, who is a math teacher at Carver Middle School in Leesburg.  We have two daughters, Lindsay and Lauren.  Lindsay is a junior at Leesburg High who is enrolled in AP classes, a varsity cheerleader, an active member of several clubs as well as a former Miss Leesburg.  Lauren is an 8^th grade honor student at Carver Middle and is on the yearbook staff as well as a member of the Builder’s Club.  We place a great deal of importance on education and believe it is a key ingredient for success. 

  My greatest joy is spending time with my family and being a supporting parent and role model. We have always made it a priority to encourage our children and attend all of their activities.  Our home has always been a place that welcomes kids.  At a young age I learned from my parents about giving back to the community.  My parents were involved in the Leesburg High School Athletic Booster Club, and my father was one of the “Silly Six” that raised the money to build the present Leesburg High School football stadium.

  In my spare time, I enjoy hunting and scuba diving and an occasional round of golf.