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James is currently employed as the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President. His previous work experience includes over 3 years as a Business Relationship Manager at Heritage Bank NA, almost a year as a Loan Officer at Acres Bank, and 6 1/2 years with United Way of West Central Minnesota – 4 1/2 as its Executive Director and 2 as the Marketing Director.

Community Involvement:  James is engaged in multiple volunteer roles in the community including:

• Willmar Fests, Chair
• Safe Avenues, Vice Chair
• Vision 2040 Exec Team Member
• Leadership Design Team
• Willmar Rotary Club member
• Past President Miles for Mentors
• Robbins Island Task Force member
• Celebrate the Light of the World Committee
• Blandin Leadership program (2014)

James is a proud graduate of ºÚÁÏÍø.  He lives in the metropolis of Raymond, MN with his wife, MaryElin, and two kids Andrew (currently attending Concordia College) and Madie (a MACCRAY HS student).