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Jim Ahearn was born in Connecticut and moved to Port Charlotte in 1992. He graduated from Port Charlotte High School in 1999 and attended Edison Community College (now Florida Southwestern University, Punta Gorda Campus) until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 2002.
My Story
During his 20 years of service as a Nuclear Machinist Mate, Jim was stationed on the USS Virginia (SSN 777), USS George Washington (CVN 73), and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). His shore assignments included serving as a Navy recruiter in Port Charlotte from January 2009 to October 2011 and working at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard from February 2020 until he retired and returned to Port Charlotte in 2022.
After retiring, Jim transitioned to a new career as a Health, Life, and Annuity broker, serving the Southwest Florida area. He is actively involved in the community, participating in the North Port Chamber of Commerce—where he contributes to the Government Relations Committee, Business & Economic Development Committee, and the 2025 Leadership Class. Additionally, he is a member of OCEAN, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting senior services with resources in Charlotte County, and he is involved with the Charlotte County Veteran's Council.
In this next chapter, Jim's primary focus is on building strong relationships and fostering a close-knit local community.