Michael James

Hospital Administrator

Michael James, MBA, is originally from Beaufort, SC. Growing up in a marine corps family, Michael moved often and grew up all over the world. In his adult years, he spent twenty years in New Orleans and eight in Indiana.

Prior to transitioning into the veterinary field in 2020, Michael was in human healthcare, having managed multiple outpatient imaging facilities. Most recently, he operated as the Director of Radiology at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana for several years. While in Indiana, Michael also taught Radiologic Technology classes at Indiana University, Vera C. Dwyer School of Health Sciences in South Bend, IN. Prior to moving to Indiana, Michael was an Operations Manager and Staff Radiologic Technologist at an imaging center in New Orleans, LA for nine years.

Michael earned an AS degree in Radiologic Sciences, a BS in Management, and he went on to achieve his Master's in Business Administration. He is also Registered in Radiologic Technology with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), is OSHA certified, and is a CompTIA Project Manager.

A self-proclaimed "chronic learner", Michael is looking forward to learning about the veterinary industry. He loves to serve staff and guide them in finding solutions to daily roadblocks they may feel they are facing as well as fostering efficiency and a caring environment.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys scuba diving, gardening, and time cooking while sipping wine. He currently has an eight-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Charlotte, who is the love of his life. He is looking to add a Golden to the household soon, too, to replace a lost companion.