Timothy C James Selected by Rowan County Veterans Foundation as 2025 Patriot Award Recipient
Timothy C James has been selected by the Rowan County Veterans Foundation as the 2025 Patriot Award Recipient.
This recognition is given yearly by the Foundation for an individual that has demonstrated commitment to service not only to veterans but to the community. The award was instituted in honor of our departed brother Steve Fouch.
Tim James has over 50 years of law enforcement experience, retiring from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in 2004. Tim is a native of Rowan County and graduated from RCSHS in 1972. He began his career of service joining the Morehead Fire Department in 1972 as a high school senior. In 1973 he was one of the first employees of the Rowan County Emergency Medical Service as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Tim entered on active duty in 1976 and served as a US Army Military Police Captain until 1982. He then entered on duty as a Special Agent for the NCIS serving until 2004. His duties included numerous overseas intelligence duties, protective services and supervision of operations in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba where he was congressionally recognized for law enforcement integrity. Tim received numerous awards in his military and civilian NCIS career to include the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award. Subsequent to his retirement he was inducted in the Hall of Distinguished Alumni at his alma mater, Eastern Kentucky University.
Tim retired to his hometown of Morehead and continued his commitment of service as Chairman of the Board for the regional airport and as a volunteer deputy at the Sheriff’s Office. He and his wife Lisa have been dedicated volunteers for the Rowan County Veterans Museum and contributed substantially to the renovation in 2024.
Tim’s life is a example of a service dedicated career. His legacy reflects the life of a true “Patriot”.
The recognition ceremony was conducted during the Veterans Day event at 11AM, 11/11/25 at Freedom Park.