Dr. Jim Curlee retired from the US Army after 28 years of service. He is a native Texan, living in Georgetown since 1997. Dr. Curlee is a graduate of the Internal Medicine program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas and the Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care program at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

While stationed at Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, Texas, from 1997 until his retirement in 2005, Dr. Curlee served as Chief of Pulmonary Services and Population Health and Director of the Respiratory Therapy Department and the Critical Care Unit DACH. During his time at DACH, Dr. Curlee implemented a Sleep Disorders Clinic and was a key player in implementing The VA/DoD Sleep Disorders Centers of Central Texas in Temple. There he served as Assistant Medical Director from 2003 to 2005. He was recognized for his accomplishments and cost savings to the military by receiving the "Order of Military Medical Merit."

Dr. Curlee is board certified in Sleep Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Curlee and his wife, Lisa, have been married 39 years and have three children and five grandchildren. Dr. Curlee has owned and operated the Georgetown Sleep Center and Georgetown Sleep Equipment and Supplies since 2005. He also enjoys fishing, sports, traveling, tap dancing, and spending time with family and friends.