Jim Koon serves as the Financial Services Director for the Synod of Lakes and Prairies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Jim is passionate about promoting justice, addressing national inequalities, and contributing to collective thriving.  He is involved as a program advocate within Restorative Actions. He currently serves as Synod Treasurer and participates in monthly Finance Committee meetings among eight presbyteries for whom the Synod provides guidance and financial reporting. He is also a trustee and serves on the executive committee of Stillman College. He is a Ruling Elder and a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, MN. He has chaired finance committees at two churches, and served more than 18 years as a middle school teacher at both Presbyterian and Methodist churches.

Prior to his work in church life, Jim spent many years working in leadership roles in banking and finance. Among other positions, he was Director of Product Management at Bank of America and Chief Operating Officer at TCF Bank. He received a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA from Duke University. Mr. Koon joined the Board of Trustees in June 2024.