Jim has been a trusted face in retail since 1982, but it was a personal search for natural pain relief that led him to the world of CBD in 2016. After struggling with an old injury, Jim found powerful results with CBD, which sparked years of dedicated research into hemp’s natural benefits. This journey inspired him to open Hemp Hippie CBD Shop, a place where he could share these high-quality, all-natural solutions with his community in Vandalia and across South Central Illinois. 

Every product on his shelves is handpicked, third-party-tested, and American-made, reflecting Jim’s unwavering commitment to clean, affordable wellness alternatives that he would use himself. For Jim, this business is about more than sales—it’s about helping others find genuine relief and well-being through products they can trust. His mission? To provide a local, trustworthy resource for anyone exploring CBD and to make natural wellness accessible, effective, and affordable for all.