Town of Zionsville
James Vangorder began their work experience in 1995 as a firefighter for the City of Indianapolis until 2007. In 1997, they became the Fire Chief for the Town of Zionsville, a position they still hold.
James Vangorder attended Ball State University from 2014 to 2015, where they obtained a Certified Public Manager --Phase I degree. In the same year, they also attended the Boone County Reserve Policy Academy, focusing on Law Enforcement. James'seducation history shows that they did not specify the start and end years for their enrollment at Indiana State University. Additionally, James Vangorder attended Ivy Tech Community College where they earned an Associate's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting.