About Duane James

Treasurer of the WCHS Alumni Scholarship Foundation

Duane has over 30 years of experience in the tax and accounting fields. He lives in Morehead, Kentucky with his wife, Judi, and has three (3) wonderful children and (10) ten gorgeous grandchildren.  He has served as the Treasurer for the West Carter High School Scholarship Foundation since its inception in 2016.

Duane came to Morehead, KY some 30 years ago to attend Morehead State University and fell in love with the area.  Morehead is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. 

Outside of work, his interests lie on the golf course, as an avid golfer, enjoys the fact that Morehead has one of the finest Championship Golf courses in the state of Kentucky.  He and his brother play in many golf tournaments throughout the summer, culminating with a trip to the World Am in Myrtle Beach, SC. 

Education

  • Paul G Blazer High School, Ashland, KY, class of 1977

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

  • Completed Series 6 & 63 licensing requirements

  • Life and Health insurance Training

  • Mortgage Broker Training

Professional Experience

  • Former CFO of Interstate Data, Inc a web-based travel site

  • Served as Vice-President of a National Franchise Association

  • Served on an Advisory Council for a Fortune 500 Company

  • Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant

Awards, Honors, and Achievement

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehead State University

  • Recognition from the Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants for passing all parts of the CPA on the first attempt

  • Recognized as Franchise owner of the year

  • Beautification Award from the Morehead Chamber of Commerce

  • Awarded Kentucky Colonial status