Our Next Speaker

Kenneth W. James, District Governor

A Rotarian since 2006, Kenny is a member of the Rotary Club of Richmond, VA, the oldest club  in District 7600. He has served on numerous committees, and organized/participated in fund  raising events, and has served in several leadership positions including the board of directors,  President, President Elect and Secretary. He has also served District 7600 in various leadership  positions including Area Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Membership Chair and has been a  facilitator at multiple district and Zone 33 training events. He is honored to be a Rotary  Leadership Institute graduate.  

Kenny has received multiple club awards including, Service Above Self Award 2009-10, Rotarian  of the Year 2010-11, Distinguished Service Award 2011-12, Claude Woodward Award 2012-13,  President's Award 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18 and was a recipient of D7600 Outstanding Club  President Club Award 2015-16. 

Kenny is a Senior Vice President at UBS Financial Services. As partner on the Richmond  Institutional Consulting Group, he specializes in wealth management for private individuals, families, non-profits, endowments and retirement plans. He is also a Certified Exit Planning  Advisor working with business owners to enhance the value of their business and ensure a successful business transition.  

Kenny earned his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management & Development from  Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA. He resides in Ashland, VA with his wife Melissa, daughter Paige and son Patrick. He is very active in the community serving on the  boards of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Henry YMCA, Hanover County Superintendent Business Advisory Council, and Housing Families First. His family is very active in  the committee as well, joining him at many of the volunteer events. Family first, there is no  happier place to be than with his family, wherever they are.