Jim Gronefeld was born and raised in Erlanger. He attended St. Henry Grade School and graduated from Lloyd High School. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1985-1991. He was stationed in Berlin. Following his honorable discharge, Jim returned to Erlanger. He served as a member of Erlanger City Council for nearly ten years, and he was elected President of the Erlanger Lions Club in 1999.

Submitted by Jim Gronefeld