James Heller is known as a loyal patriot and public servant, having spent time as an Army pilot and air defense artillery officer. He is the Secretary of Defense in the administration of President John Keeler. Besides being an adept politician and strategist, Heller also proves his worth when under physical duress, employing his military training to fire automatic weapons with confidence -- or simply using his hands as dangerous weapons. He holds a degree in political science from Yale University.