Current Chapter President
Born and raised in Chicago. Illinois, Dr. James D. Carter worked as a police officer and investigator with the Chicago Police Department for 23 years. In addition to patrol duties, Dr. Carter worked in the Bureau of Organized Crime – Narcotics Division as an investigative police officer with the Chicago Police Department, was detailed to the Illinois State Police as a narcotics officer and as a case officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Dr. Carter has been credited with numerous awards for his service to the City of Chicago.
After joining the United States Air Force, James D. Carter rose through the ranks from Airmen First Class to Senior Master Sergeant. Along with his promotion to Master Sergeant came the promotion to First Sergeant of the 434th Security Forces Squadron. Due to his tireless efforts he was awarded First Sergeant of the Year for the 434th Air Refueling Wing. After two years Master Sergeant Carter was transferred to the 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Subsequently within one year, Master Sergeant Carter was transferred to the 434th Maintenance Squadron where his deployment and care of his troops was applauded by his Commander and he was awarded his second First Sergeant of the Year Award for the Wing and promotion to Senior Master Sergeant. Senior Master Sergeant James D. Carter was the First Sergeant of the 434th Maintenance Squadron, 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. He advised the Commander on matters influencing the health, morale, welfare, effective utilization, readiness, good order and discipline, and general supervision of more than 175 personnel within the squadron and served as the Commander’s representative to numerous committees, councils, boards, and military and civilian functions. After Senior Master Sergeant Carter received his DBA in Business Administration from Argosy University, Chicago, IL. he completed his career in the Air Force Reserves as the Wing Historian for the 434th Air Refueling Wing.
As a professional with over 20 years of experience in management and significant contributions as Executive Director for the Breakfast Group, Education Contract and Compliance Manager with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Director of Corporate Safety and Security with Alaska Airlines Dr. Carter continuously works to give back to the community. As the Executive Director of Breakfast Group, Dr. Carter overseas programs designed to mentor at risk youth in the Seattle area. These programs serve over 1000 youth annually and its students move forward continue their educational pursuits though college readiness and career enhancement training.
In addition to being very active in his community, Dr. Carter is the proud father of 2 young men and is an avid golfer.