Jim Matthews

James “Jim” Matthews is a lifelong fan of baseball, which segued into a career as a TV sports anchor, journalist, filmmaker, PR professional, small business owner, lawyer, co-creator of the Austin Moontowers sandlot baseball team, and now an author. Jim grew up in Austin and attended The University of Texas where he received a journalism degree. From there he began an award-winning career as a television sports anchor in California and Texas, including KXAN-TV in Austin from 1996–2000. After leaving television, he worked as a media director for Ketchum Public Relations and trained top corporate executives for Fortune 500 companies. In 2004, he founded Slipstream Films, a full-service production studio producing documentaries, corporate videos, television commercials, and reality shows. Jim also taught journalism for the American Forces Television Network and graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. He is currently licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas since 2013. Jim is married with two sons. Besides baseball he enjoys playing golf and the piano, going to concerts and watching University of Texas sports and the Chicago Cubs.