Jim Somerville was born in Romulus, a small town in upstate New York, and currently resides in Watkins Glen, New York. He and his wife, Kristine, have three children. Jim attended Romulus Central School and then went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Messiah College. During his 20-year career as a certified athletic trainer, Jim has worked with dozens of sports and thousands of athletes in high schools, colleges, and clinical settings. He has also worked as a school administrator and currently is the owner of Hudson Manor Bed and Breakfast in Watkins Glen.