James McKim

James McKim is a native of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.  He was raised both Baptist and Episcopalian.  His parents, who were educators and civil-rights activists, were Baptist and took the family to Central Baptist Church in Charleston.  He attended the Episcopal run Porter-Gaud School where he recognized to which denomination he eventually wanted to belong.

After being graduated from Dartmouth College with degrees in Computer Science and Philosophy, James started his career in information technology as a programmer.  He progressed into management and then started several companies.  His current ”day job” is helping companies with workforce development and strategic planning with a focus on performance through diversity.  He is a leader in the Technology industry - sought after for presentations and advice by his peers, the media, and government leaders.

Outside the work world, James is a long-standing member of St. Matthew’s Church in Goffstown, NH where he is Co-Chair of the Social Justice Committee.  In 2010 Bishop Gene Robinson asked him to take over the Episcopal Church of NH Diocesan Anti-Racism Committee.  He changed the committee into the Diversity Committee to address the root cause of racism – intolerance of diversity.  Since then he has served on many diocesan and provincial committees.  In 2017, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church asked him to take over as Chairman of the Episcopal Church’s Executive Council on Anti-Racism where he is bringing structure to the Church’s fight to bring about racial justice and reconciliation.  He is, also, leading the statewide Economic Vitality New Hampshire initiative bringing together public and private sector organizations across the state to encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion across the state.

James lives in Goffstown with his wife Nancy.  He enjoys playing the piano, tennis, and cross-country skiing.