James L. (Jim) Slaughter was born in Ukiah, California. At the age of six, his family moved to the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. At the end of 7th grade, his family moved to Martinez California east of Oakland. This where he cemented his love and devotion for the Oakland-LA-Oakland-Las Vegas Raiders. Following 9th grade, he and his family moved to Tacoma Washington where Jim finished high school.
Jim attended a semester at Ricks College and then accepted a call to serve in the England London Mission. Following his mission, he returned to Ricks College met his wife, Pamela and graduated. Jim transferred to BYU and graduated in Youth Leadership. After working for several years at a Boys and Girls Club he returned to BYU for a master’s degree. Following his second time at BYU he ended up staying at BYU to work. Jim currently serves as University Chaplain. He feels it is a privilege to work with students, especially those that are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jim’s favorite part of his job is meeting with and interacting with students especially when the interaction involves feeding the students. Jim believes food improves all relationships.
Jim and his wife have been blessed with 4 children 2 sons, 2 daughters, and 11 grandchildren. They all love the outdoors especially Island Park Idaho and Yellowstone National Park.