Jim Goodrum P'29

Free time is fun time at Christ School. 

Jim Goodrum P'29 procures the very best local arts, entertainment, and dining options for the boys in his position as Director of Student Engagement. Asheville attracts 12.5 million tourists annually, so the possibilities are endless, but Greenies also take trips to regional locales like Charlotte, Greenville, S.C., and Knoxville, Tenn., too.

Mr. Goodrum organizes the year-round Dorm Wars competition between Christ School's six houses, Head of School holidays, the Asheville's Got Talent showcase, Christmas in the Greenie Dome, Junior-Senior Formal, and more.  

Even though he is a Georgia native, Mr. Goodrum spent much of his childhood going to the Falling Creek Summer Camp for boys in Tuxedo, N.C. He later worked at the camp as an activity leader, program director, and staffing director. 

Mr. Goodrum attended Mercer University, earning a B.A. in History. He returned to his college alma mater in 2002, serving as Assistant Director of Admissions and Recreational Sports and Wellness. More recently, Mr. Goodrum was in charge of student enrichment and summer programming at Carolina Day School.   

Mr. Goodrum and his wife, Kristi, have a son, Thompson '29, and a daughter, Alice. The family lives in Arden.