James Swenson was born and raised in Sandy, UT. He graduated from Jordan High School in ’01. James served an LDS mission to Phoenix, Arizona. James currently attends Utah Valley State University seeking a degree in business management.  He is scheduled to graduate in 2009.  James spends his free time shooting guns, fixing computers, camping, and playing video games. He has worked in the insulation industry since 1998. James participated in the Stilting World Championships in 2000 and is currently training for the Mr. Stilting Universe held in Stockholm, Sweden in 2010.