James is a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force. While serving on active duty, he worked as a logistician and IG inspector. After retiring from the Air Force, James started his civilian career as a DoD manager for the Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency prior to joining the San Francisco Mint in 2019. While at the Mint, James has served as a manager in several areas, to include Internal Controls, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory, Warehouse Operations, and Packaging Material Procurement. Most recently he served as Division Manager over the Automation, Assembly, and Inventory Management Division. James holds a degree in Organizational Management.