James is a licensed Architect in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, and has practiced in Phoenix since 2005 with internationally projects overseas and throughout the Southwest. James has a broad range of typological experience including; Government, Civic/Public, K-12, and Higher Education projects. His service to the community is exemplified in projects that engage and enrich local communities, uplifting and shaping spaces for people to interact and grow.
James earned his Bachelor of Science and Design in Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture at Arizona State University, where he currently is an educator in the Design School, teaching students of several levels in multiple disciplines. His teaching experience includes lecture courses and design studios at undergraduate and graduate levels.
James' extracurricular activities include co-hosting/co-producing the "Tracing Architecture" podcast (co-founder). James currently serves the AIA on the Phoenix Metro Chapter’s Board as AIA10 Director (2024-2025) and previously on AIA Arizona’s Board as AIA10 Director (2020-2021). He also serves the profession in other organizations, such as NOMA Arizona and NCARB. Finally, James serves nationally with the National Architectural Accreditation Board participating in accreditation site visits and on the inaugural NAAB Accreditation Review Committee.