Dr. James Christman

Dr. Christman joined McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. in 1997.

Dr. Christman began his education career teaching secondary social science at Galena High School, Galena, Kansas, after receiving his Baccalaureate degree from Missouri Southern State College. He continued teaching and served as administrative assistant at Webb City High School in Webb, Missouri.

In 1981, Dr. Christman received his Master’s degree in Secondary School Administration from Pittsburg State University. He then served as Clerk of the Board and assistant superintendent for Galena U.S.D. #499 in Galena, Kansas.
Dr. Christman earned his Doctorate degree at Oklahoma State University in 1995. Dr. Christman served as the Superintendent of Schools for Galena U.S.D. #499 from 1988 to his retirement in 2002.

Dr. Christman served at the Department Chair of Leadership Studies at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS from 2002-2009. He also served as the Interim Dean at Pittsburg State University, KS from 2009-2010. Since 2002 he has been serving as the Educational Leadership Faculty and Administration for Pittsburg State University, KS.