Governor Elect

Jim Eberly District Governor - Elect 2012-13

Jim Eberly was born and raised in central New Jersey and then attended Penn State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing in 1977.  Jim and Sue married in 1978.

After college Jim worked in radio in State College, PA, Charlottesville, VA and Upper Sandusky, OH working both on air and later in sales.  In the mid-80’s he was the general manager of two State College radio stations.  In 1988 Jim joined Moyer Jewelers, a family run business, where he has had the pleasure to work with great people for the past 22+ years.  Currently he serves as Moyer Jewelers’ Operations Manager.

Jim joined Rotary in 1986 and is a charter member of the State College/Downtown Rotary Club. He served as club president in 1999-2000 and on the club’s Board of Directors.

In Rotary’s Centennial year of 2005, Jim served as co-chair of the State College & State College/Downtown Clubs’ project which added a children’s space to Central Parklet (now Friedman Parklet) in State College.  This project saw the addition of child-size benches and playhouses to the parklet. 

Jim was the chairman of the 2002 District Conference and has also served on the 2001 and 2007 Conference committees.  He has been a member of the 2009-10 District Training Committee and the Assistant Governor, Area IV for 2009-10.

Within the State College/Downtown Club Jim has served on many committees including the fundraising, world community service, fellowship, sergeant-at-arms and public relations committees.

Both Sue and Jim are Paul Harris Fellows and Jim is a sustaining member.

Sue and Jim are the proud parents of two adult daughters, Katie and Jamie.  Jamie was a Rotary Youth Exchange student (to Peru) in 2002-03.  They have also hosted two Exchange students.

Jim’s spare time interests include woodworking and model railroading, and (when there’s any money) traveling.