Dr. James is the Director of Career & Technical Education of Vicksburg Warren School District, and previously served as the Career and Technical Education Administrator for nine years.  Before becoming an administrator, he served as a Student Services Coordinator and a math teacher for twelve years.  He has received many awards for his contribution within education such as being selected as the 2nd Congressional District Administrator of the Year in 2022 and the Young, Gifted and Empowered Educator of the Year in 2024.