Mr. Geiser provides expertise in community development and non-profit management. He is currently serving as a Lead Staff Coordinator for the Partners for A Prosperous Athens/ OneAthens Initiative. In this role Jim works with a variety of grass roots community groups to initiate systemic change through community collaboration.

Prior to coming to Fanning, Mr. Geiser served as founding Executive Director of three non-profit organizations, including Big Buddy Program, Children’s Charter School, and the Louisiana Charter School Association. Jim has extensive experience in working with diverse groups to implement community change. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has Master Degrees in Social Work and Business Administration.