Jim Gunnis, Tenor

Jim Gunnis is a Director of Finance at Avaya, part of the telecommunications industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.

Jim has sung in choirs since he was nine years old. He has been a cantor since 1988, beginning at St. Marcelline parish in Schaumburg, Illinois, under the direction of Jerry Gallipeau. Currently, he is a cantor and choir member at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Bridgewater, New Jersey, under the direction of Barbara Sanderman.

Jim's most memorable musical experience, his high school choir tour throughout Europe in 1972, confirmed his life long interests in history and travel. He continues both pursuits today, both for business, and his other passion, genealogy. Jim lives in Basking Ridge with his wife, Jan.