Jim Fogltance graduated from Amphitheater High School, participating in football, basketball and track, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Arizona.

He has officiated football since 1965 at all levels, including Pop Warner, junior and senior high school, college and the United States Football League (1985-86). He was selected to work playoffs, including championship games, for all levels.

Jim worked post-season games in the Pac-10, including the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Aloha Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Copper Bowl and the Independence Bowl.