Captain James “Jim” A. Hooper IV is a retired U.S. Naval Officer, retired teacher, and lifelong learner with more than five decades of leadership, public services, and mentorship experience.

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1969 with a bachelor’s in engineering, he embarked on a 30-year career in the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer with 19 years of sea duty and retired with the rank of Captain in 1995.

Following his military service, Jim obtained a Master of Public Administration from the University of West Florida in 1997 and worked in local government roles for the Escambia County (Florida) Board of County Commissioners and the City of Ocala, Florida. He returned to graduate school and earned a Master of History in 2004, then obtained his teaching certification. He went on to teach and substitute in the Santa Rosa County School District for nearly two decades before retiring (again) in 2022.

For the past 14 years, Jim has volunteered as a Blue and Gold Officer and Naval Academy Information Officer for the United States Naval Academy. He previously served as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Florida First Judicial Circuit, advocating for children in the legal system.

Today, the “Captain” brings his experience, discipline, and sprit to Savvy Oil and Gas Consulting as a Special Projects Advisor and head Savvy Team Cheerleader.