James caught the skateboarding bug early, and once the stoke set in, bowls and ramps were to blame. Central Florida was the perfect place for it — in every direction there was a new skatepark and skate community to explore. Everywhere he travels, from local spots to across the country, he's built a network of friends at almost every skatepark he rolls up to.

Off the board, James is an accomplished drummer and musician, and a 1st degree black belt in taekwondo working toward his 2nd degree. His love of family, nature, and education is what keeps him grounded.