Expertise:
Mr. James' expertise is in communication.
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, The State University of New York (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
The Military Association of New York; Black Officers Association of New York; New York Telephone Company Pioneers; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; National Guard Association of the United States; The American Legion; Alumni Association, US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks; 100 Black Men of America; Association of the United States Army; Knight, The Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, Inc.
Work History:
Private E1, Infantry, Quartermaster Corps, Anti-Aircraft Artillery, Transportation Corps, Field Artillery, United States Army (1953)
Number Of Years In Profession:
43
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his upbringing in a military family during World War II.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. James is a retired military general. He has received numerous awards from various organizations including the Manhattan and Bronx chapters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and a number of churches and youth organizations in the New York City area and he has worked for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, New York Telephone Company, NYNEX, BellSouth Corporation and Verizon Communications Inc.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations Management for the Organization
Awards/Honors:
Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; 40 Years of Long and Faithful Service Award, State of New York; Commendation Medal, State of New York; Aid to Civil Authority Medal, State of New York; Humanitarian Service Commendation Medal, State of New York