James comes to Hamilton Pride with 35+ years’ experience in Finance & Entertainment Hospitality. Moving to Hamilton in Jan 2020, having worked in 29 different cities in North America, he comes with a broad view of social views. Having recognized the need for LGBTQIA+ awareness in communities, he is honored to act as an advisor to the board.

Previous Board experience was as a Co-Founder of the Ottawa Burlesque Festival in 2014, which shares similar communities.

Joined Pride Hamilton in January 2022