James Shores

Chairman

James Shores began his law enforcement career in 1994 after serving in the US Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993. He is a veteran of Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. James is a retired Patrol Sergeant from the Thomasville Police Department, with 30 years in law enforcement. He is married to Michelle Shores, and they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. James holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Stanley Community College.

James joined the Triad FOP Lodge 79 in 2004 and has served in various positions, including Sergeant-at-Arms, Second Vice President, and Vice President. In 2013, James was a Founding/Charter member of the Davidson County FOP Lodge 97, where he is currently the Lodge Immediate Past President. James was elected as the State 2nd Vice President in 2017. He was just recently elected in 2024 to the office of State Vice President.