
Jim Himer’s work on the SPEC CPU committee has been invaluable, particularly his work on the SPEC CPU 2017 benchmark result reviews. His unique insights often uncover critical details missed by other reviewers, and he voluntarily tackles the most challenging reviews, freeing up other reviewers to work on result review tools or benchmark development scripts. He regularly provides a result review tally spreadsheet that helps the committee Chair ensure that review assignments are distributed fairly. In 2024 alone, Jim reviewed hundreds of SPEC CPU 2017 results on his own time, demonstrating his indispensable role in the committee's work.