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background_options=”{"background":"none","image":{"background_image":"","background_color":"","repeat":"no-repeat","bg_position_x":"center","bg_position_y":"center","bg_size":"cover","parallax":"no","overlay_options":{"overlay":"no","yes":{"background":"","overlay_opacity_image":100}}},"slider":{"background_image":"","background_image2":"","background_image3":"","overlay_options":{"overlay":"no","yes":{"background":"","overlay_opacity_slider":100}}},"video":{"video":"","overlay_options":{"overlay":"no","yes":{"background":"","overlay_opacity_video":100}}},"color":{"background_color":""}}” myid=”” class=”” auto_generated=”” _array_keys=”{"background_options":"background_options"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][row][column width=”3_4″ default_padding=”nopadding” html_label=”” padding_top=”0″ padding_right=”25″ padding_bottom=”0″ padding_left=”0″ is_centered=”noabsolutecenter” background_options=”{"background":"none","color":{"background_color":""},"image":{"background_image":"","background_color":"","repeat":"no-repeat","bg_position_x":"center","bg_position_y":"center","bg_size":"cover"}}” column_color=”” tablet=”” animation_effect=”none” animation_delay=”0″ myid=”” class=”” _array_keys=”{"background_options":"background_options"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][text_block text=”<h2 style="text-align: center;">Education Background</h2>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"10"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"157","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/spacer_center_no_change.png"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"nothing","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":""}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"956","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/background.jpg"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"popup","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":"no"}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<p>James Davidson was raised in both Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas, having gone to elementary and middle school here and graduated from John Foster Dulles High School. The education he received from this school district propelled him through his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky and brought him to the University of Houston for his masters’ degree. James’ Masters Degree in Public Administration forces him to analyze each situation independently and provide realistic solutions to presented challenges.</p>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"40"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<h2 style="text-align: center;">Community Involvement</h2>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"10"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"157","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/spacer_center_no_change.png"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"nothing","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":""}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"941","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/community-involvement.jpg"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"popup","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":"no"}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<p>James has been an active participant in his community, serving on the University of Houston MPA Program Marketing Committee, apart of Class II of the Houston Black Leadership Institute and attending local graduate chapter meetings of his dear Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha. He attends The Fort Bend Church located in Sugar Land, Texas, where he is a member of the Men of the Bend Ministry. </p><p>A former member of the month, James has been active with the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals since the fall of 2012 and is the current Civic Engagement Chair. As Civic Engagement Chair, James is charged with carrying the torch for advocacy and creating an atmosphere where committee members &amp; the community at large thrive in diversity of thought &amp; action towards the common goal of social justice and economic development. </p><p>He has previously worked on a number of local area campaigns and one statewide race. His other community involvements include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Interned for elected officials at the federal and state level</li><li>Junior Achievement Biztown participant</li><li>Search Tiny House of Treasures volunteer</li><li>Mentor for High School seniors and at risk students</li><li>Speaker: FBISD forum, State of Minority Youth Forum</li><li>Organizer: Keys to the City, Young Professional Mayoral Forum for the City of Houston</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"> </p>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"40"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<h2 style="text-align: center;">Work Experience</h2>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"10"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"157","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/spacer_center_no_change.png"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"nothing","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":""}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"968","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/EXPEREINCE.jpg"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"popup","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":"no"}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<p>James’ previous positions in corporate America include sales, human resources, public affairs and financial services. As a Public Affairs Manager while an undergrad, James interfaced with school administration and strategic business partners to negotiate collaborative terms on a project that is still being featured on campus to this day.</p><p>As a Human Resources Supplier while in graduate school, James was in charge of a significant amount of compliance cases for on-boarding employees across a global network. Working efficiently under pressure proved a valuable skill later on in life.</p><p>Currently he works as a project manager in the financial services industry. Naturally, this gives James the ability to act as a fiduciary for FBISD and serve in the best interest of teachers, students, faculty and administration. His professional skills  position James well to serve the Fort Bend ISD community with fiscal efficiency and accuracy.</p>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"40"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<h2 style="text-align: center;">Personal Life</h2>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"10"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"157","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/spacer_center_no_change.png"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"nothing","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":""}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][media_image upload_img=”{"attachment_id":"965","url":"\\/\\/jamesforfbisd.com\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2015\\/07\\/james-ashley.jpg"}” img_size=”full” position=”textaligncenter” open_img=”{"icon-box-img":"popup","popup":{"image_popup":{"icon-box-img":"img","tb-single-image-icon":{"upload_video":""}}},"link":{"custom_link":"","open":"no"}}” class=”” _array_keys=”{"upload_img":"upload_img","open_img":"open_img"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/media_image][divider style=”{"ruler_type":"space","space":{"height":"30"}}” _array_keys=”{"style":"style"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/divider][text_block text=”<p style="text-align: left;">The oldest of three, James attended the University of Kentucky and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Community Communications &amp; Leadership Development. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. He and his Fiancé, Ashley, plan to start their family here in Fort Bend, where their children will attend FBISD schools</p>” class=”” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][/column][column width=”1_4″ default_padding=”nopadding” html_label=”” padding_top=”0″ padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”0″ padding_left=”25″ is_centered=”noabsolutecenter” background_options=”{"background":"none","color":{"background_color":""},"image":{"background_image":"","background_color":"","repeat":"no-repeat","bg_position_x":"center","bg_position_y":"center","bg_size":"cover"}}” column_color=”” tablet=”” animation_effect=”fadeIn” animation_delay=”0″ myid=”” class=”custom-sidebar-widget” _array_keys=”{"background_options":"background_options"}” _made_with_builder=”true”][widget_area sidebar=”sidebar” _made_with_builder=”true”][/widget_area][/column][/row][/section]