Background
Rink, Jim was born on June 24, 1957 in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Son of Bernard C. and Suzanne V. (Peplinski) Rink.
Rink, Jim was born on June 24, 1957 in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Son of Bernard C. and Suzanne V. (Peplinski) Rink.
Associate of Arts summa cum laude, Oakland Community College, Royal Oak, Michigan, 1985; Bachelor of Arts in Communications with high distinction, University of Michigan, 1987.
Associate editor, The Reporter, Troy, Michigan, 1985; assistant publications editor, NASCO, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1985-1987; staff writer, Gaylord (Michigan) Herald Times, 1987-1988; staff writer, Association Newspapers, Wayne, Michigan, 1988-1989; contributing editor, American Wine Society, Rochester, Michigan, since 1983; senior contributing editor, American Automobile Association Michigan, Dearborn, since 1989.
Board of directors Ridgedale Players, 1983-1995. Member International Association Business Communications (student relations committee 1994, gallery editorial board 1993-1995, awards 1989, 91, 92, 94, 95), Society Professional Journalists.
Married Traci L. Woodard, December 28, 1991.