James May is Senior Planner at Rockingham County in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. As Co-Editor of Newsbrief, he collects fascinating articles and news items on planning and related issues that educate and enlighten the APA Virginia community. A native Texan, James moved to Rockingham County with his wife and daughter in 2012 where they enjoy all of those things that a 4-year-old allows them to enjoy. James earned his Master of Community Planning and his Master of Public Administration degrees from Auburn University. War Eagle!