James is one of two Fire Adapted Communities Program Coordinators for the Austin Fire Department Wildfire Division. His focus is primarily invested in interfacing directly with communities, stakeholders, and homeowners to build awareness and buy-in for a safer more fire adapted Austin, TX.

He comes from a background in Environmental Conservation and has worked for various Youth Conservation Corps throughout the US since 2012. He is an avid Hiker and Trail-builder who has constructed routes all across Texas and on both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.