i tried being pimo 50 years ago--long before it became the IN word amongst the ex jw fraternity. It didnt work for me--in fact i hated it--and was glad to be out completely--and be called "apostate" in an announcement in the k-hall ( i wasnt there--in fact--never been since ).
But i can understand why some choose to stay PIMO for the sake of family--and not wanting to go through what i had to. But a PIMO elder---? that really is a bridge too far.