Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, James proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years. Now retired and living in Virginia Beach James is enjoying a busy second career performing on stages throughout the Hampton Roads area as well as acting professionally in locally produced television programs, commercials, training, industrial and music videos. James also teaches in the Virginia Beach Public School system and as a Standardized Patient/Physical Exam Teaching Assistant at the Eastern Virginia Medical School.James studies screen/film acting with Garry Manasco and is coached vocally by Kathy Lee Wilson.