James grew up in Vigo County Indiana and became a nurse because he enjoyed working with people and being of support. He received his Bachelors degree in Nursing from Indiana State University and soon began working as a mental health nurse on the in-patient unit in Anderson, Indiana. James has been a part of Good Samaritan since July 2016 after graduating with Master’s degree from IUPUI in psychiatric mental health nursing. In his free time he enjoys nature, outdoor activities and studying different philosophies of spirituality.