James was born and raised in Kaysville, Utah. After graduating from Davis High school, he served as a full-time missionary from 2021-2023, serving in Missouri, Spain, and Utah as a teaching and service missionary. He is currently studying Computer Science and has been part of Religious Education for 2 years.
James thoroughly enjoys sports, reading, hiking, and spending time with loved ones. He is a big Cougars fan who loves being in the ROC and is grateful for the opportunity to study and work at BYU.