James joined the Flood Safety District in July 2024. James provides leadership and overall management for system-wide operations and maintenance programs and activities, reporting to the Director of Engineering and Operations. James has held positions managing and leading public works departments for multiple agencies across the Northwest. James holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Management from Washington State University. He also received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Portland State University. In his spare time, James likes gardening, landscaping, hiking, and fishing.
