James House has been a resident of Kentucky since 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL.
James has worked for the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) since December 2007. During his years of employment with the Department, he has served as the Mobile Harm Reduction Program Administrator, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director, Hospital Preparedness Program Supervisor, Emergency Support Function #8 Planning Coordinator, and the Exercise Program Coordinator. Currently, he is the Health Program Administrator responsible for developing workforce development programs and initiatives through the Center for Foundational Health, Division of Public Health Protection and Safety. James supervises four staff and serves as the Chair of the Public Health Workforce Development Advisory Committee and Center for Foundational Health Subcommittee.
Prior to his employment with KDPH, James worked for the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, Somerset, KY from 2003 to 2007. He served as the supervisor of a multi-disciplinary team that developed emergency operation plans and conducted preparedness-related training and exercises throughout a 10-county region.
James served 21 years with the United States Navy from 1980 to 2001 specializing in the field of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health. During his last tour with the Navy, James served as the Senior Instructor for the Preventive Medicine Technician School in San Diego CA