Jim Cox is an assistant professor at Lancaster Bible College where he covers American Government, Law & Public Policy, Public Speaking, Criminal Law, and other related courses. Jim attended Pensacola Christian College in Florida and earned his law degree at Regent University School of Law in Virginia, where he served on the law review staff and board.

In 2007, Jim began serving the people of the 129th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Shortly after he took office, he was appointed to serve on the Speaker’s Commission on Legislative Reform, a prestigious and historic group that developed and implemented a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at increasing transparency and integrity in the legislative process.

Prior to taking office, Rep. Cox served as chief of staff to former state Rep. Sam Rohrer. In that position, he earned a valuable understanding of the legislative process as well as the state programs and services available to help Pennsylvania residents. Before that, Cox served as the government affairs coordinator for The Rutherford Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Jim has a history with High Point as his wife Kelly is an alumna. For several years, he served as the middle school and then varsity soccer coach. He has two sons that are graduates from the Academy, as well as a son who is still a current student.