Jim & Angie Beeson: Driven, Coach, Mentor, Educator, Family Man. Impacting lives on & off the field

Today's guest on Small Towns: Unscripted is a name known far beyond the borders of the Lake Chelan Valley but his story starts right here, in the heart of our small town.Born and raised in Chelan, Jim Beeson is the kind of man who makes you proud to say you're from the same place. The son of John and Lorita Beeson, Jim grew up with both sets of grandparents nearby, a tight-knit family that helped shape his deep sense of loyalty, work ethic, and humility.From idolizing local legends like Steve Kline and Skip Boyd to spending his childhood sneaking in extra gym time thanks to his Uncle Eudell at Chelan High, Jim was raised in a village of mentors from the Nickell's, theMoser's, and the Harrises, to the Cool family, the Millers, the Gobles, and many more. Its no wonder he became the kind of adult kids today still look up to.A 1982 graduate of Chelan High School, Jim earned letters in three sports football, basketball, and baseball.  He was named All-State in basketball his senior year. He went on to Central Washington University, where he played both football and basketball, and earned a double major in accounting and business education, later adding a masters in educational leadership.Jim spent 25 years at Kenai Central High School in Alaska 20 of them as a teacher, five as assistant principal and left a legacy as a Hall of Fame coach in both football and basketball. Under his leadership, Kenai's football team won six state championships, including four in a row. He has mentored hundreds of student-athletes, many of whom made summer trips down to Washington with his teams.After retiring from Alaska in 2014, Jim returned to Washington to serve as the district athletic director in Wenatchee. Him along with his wife Angie blended their family totally six kids, currently a grandfather of four, and still always a coach, a mentor, and a gentleman.Jim Beeson, welcome to Small Towns Unscripted! We are thankful you joined us.