James Davenport

James Davenport, director of UNT's Student Veteran Services, assists veteran students and their family members in accessing support and/or resources both internally and externally to meet their specific needs. James has over 40 years of military and veteran programs experience. He served over 20 years in the United States Army in numerous leadership positions, taught Military Science at three military academies, and is now retired from the Army.

James was awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm. He served twice with the Texas Veterans Commission working in employment services. James is a University of North Texas graduate and attended graduate school at the Texas Woman’s University.