James is an accomplished architect with more than 15 years of experience in architectural design, project coordination, institutional planning, and multidisciplinary project delivery. In addition to his role with UC Studios, he serves as Campus Architect at Eastern Connecticut State University, where he brings a systems-level understanding of complex building programs, campus infrastructure, capital improvements, and long-term facility stewardship. His career includes positions with BD Design Group and Silver/Petrucelli + Associates, where he led projects through all phases of design and construction, including concept development, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and MEP integration. His approach combines technical rigor, responsiveness, and clear communication with a strong commitment to design quality and practical implementation. James also brings particular expertise to adaptive reuse and heritage-sensitive renovation, where contemporary performance requirements must be balanced with the integrity of existing buildings.