Dr. Jim was born on August 30, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio, to Jim Sr. and Beverly Spencer. He graduated from Hudson Area High School in 1977. Upon graduating, Dr. Jim served in the United States Navy for eight years. He completed basic training at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command in Chicago, Illinois. From there, he attended aviation ordinance school in Millington, Tennessee. In March of 1978, Dr. Jim reported aboard the U.S.S. Forestall CV-59, an aircraft carrier based in Mayport, Florida. He was assigned to weapons department G-3 (ship's magazines). Onboard the Forestall, he made three deployments to the Mediterranean Sea. Before separating in July of 1981, Dr. Jim obtained the rank of E5/Second-Class Petty Officer. He remained a member of the active reserve in Pueblo, Colorado, until re-enlisting in the active Navy in November of 1982. Upon returning to active duty, Dr. Jim attended NavVet (Navy Veteran) training at San Diego Recruit Training Command in California. From there, he reported to the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy CV-67, based in Norfolk, Virginia, and was assigned to weapons department G-3 (ship's magazine). He crossed the Equator in the Fall of '83, and earned the distinction of becoming a 'shellback.' After a short stay in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the Kennedy was deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to serve with the multi-national peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. Dr. Jim earned the rank of E6/First-Class Petty Officer (AO1) during this time. He was awarded the good conduct medal, Navy Achievement medal, and an Expeditionary medal, as well as numerous other service ribbons. Dr. Jim received his second discharge in November of 1984.
While serving in the Navy, Dr. Jim met Janet Shrope of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The two were married on August 24, 1985, in Hudson, Michigan. In January of 1986, Dr. Jim began attending Jackson Community College (Jackson, Michigan), and earned a degree in Business Management in December of 1987. While attending JCC, he served as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 602 in Hudson, and completed his Woodbadge training in 1989. He then completed his pre-chiropractic requirements at JCC. On February 7, 1988, Dr. Jim and Jan became the proud parents of a daughter, Danielle Ashley Spencer. In July of 1989, Dr. Jim matriculated at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. While there, Dr. Jim joined the Pi Kappa Chi professional fraternity, and served as secretary and president. Drawing from his involvement in Boy Scouts, he served as a unit commissioner for the Illowa Council, and started the Chiropractic Explorer Post, based at Palmer. Dr. Jim graduated from Palmer in October of 1992. In addition to earning his D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) degree, he earned a B.S. degree in science, and earned diplomate status with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Following graduation, Dr. Jim joined his father, Dr. Jim Sr., in the Contact For Health Chiropractic Centers in Hudson and Reading, Michigan. Dr. Jim is currently working toward his diplomate in Chiropractic Radiology, a three-hundred hour program. He has served two years as team physician for the Jackson Jaguars semi-pro football team. On December 10, 1993, a son was born at home to the family, Derek Palmer Spencer. Dr. Jim delivered his second son, Dominic Michael, at home on September 28, 1997.
Dr. Jim is currently active in the Hudson Jaycees, serving as the chapter's charter president. He is a member of the American Legion Post 180, and a lifetime member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Post 3730. He has been a member of the Hudson city planning commission for five years. Dr. Jim is also a charter member of the Lenawee County (MI) Woodcarvers, and currently serves as secretary/treasurer of the club. He also holds memberships in the Lenawee County Family Researchers, Ancestry Club, Genealogy by Computing Club, and the Spencer Historical and Genealogical Society, all of which are genealogical research clubs. Dr. Jim has made his family tree available on this site for all who would like to see it. Also, Dr. Jim is an active member of the Michigan Chiropractic Society.
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