James Leahy possesses extensive experience in plans examination and building inspection, currently serving as a Plans Examiner at the South Central Planning and Development Commission since January 2022. Previous roles include Plans Examiner/Building Inspector for Teton County Government and the City of Williston, North Dakota. James also held the position of Code Specialist (Building Official) at Washington State University and has a significant background with the City of Biloxi. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus, with ongoing studies at The University of Southern Mississippi.