League Director at St. James UMC Chris Garcia
Before coming to St. James, I ran my own publishing consulting business, working with textbook publishers on publications in all content areas and helping individuals publish memoirs, family histories, and children’s books. I'm taking over the role previously filled by Tom Pauling as primary Upward Basketball contact for St. James practice nights and game days along with our St. James team of volunteers. I was born in New Orleans, the ninth of nine children. I grew up in a small town then attended and graduated from Louisiana State University where I majored in History. I received my master’s from the University of North Carolina as a Waddell Fellow in History and became addicted to Tar Heel basketball. I am married to Lynne Langley Garcia, who was born and raised in Rocky Mount and attended ECU. Through her influence and the kindly assistance of good friends, I have become a fan of ECU athletics.
