James has been working in architecture for eighteen years. He is a licensed architect in Vermont and Illinois, has a master’s in Architecture and a BS in Architecture and Environmental Design. He’s worked on projects ranging from large-scale mixed-use and multifamily developments to community-focused residential work, leading design efforts from early visioning through project execution.

James was drawn to Lewis Creek because there is an opportunity to create meaningful impact through collaboration of clients, builders, consultants and community stakeholders to solve problems and shape places that improve people's daily lives. He is personally motivated to help address Vermont's housing challenges through thoughtful, context-sensitive development. He believes good design can balance community needs, economic realities, and environmental stewardship, creating places that are both practical and enduring.
 

James was born in Ottawa, Ontario and raised in Columbia, Maryland. He chose Vermont because it is one of the few places in the world blessed with both remarkable natural beauty and a community so deeply committed to preserving and caring for the place where they live. He lives with his wife in Burlington and their unlimited plants. When he’s not at work you can find James enjoying the many outdoor activities VT has to offer, including mountain biking, sailing, running, and rock climbing. He also loves board and video games, painting and creating art.