James is a 9-year Bethel resident and is a registered nurse in the Emergency Department of Danbury Hospital.  He has previously served on the Planning and Zoning Commission.  James is currently involved as a coach for the Bethel Youth Tball league, is an active parent in Bethel Cub Scout 156, is a member of the CT Medical Reserve Corp and a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.   James and his wife, Alexandra, also a nurse, have two children, Evelyn and Samuel.