Alexander James Gagin - Biography

 

Born: Detroit, Michigan

 

Education: Oak Park High School Oak Park, Michigan Grades 9-10, 1985-1986; Southfield-Lathrup High School, Lathrup Village, Michigan, Grades 11-12, 1987-1988; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Business Administration, B.A, 1989-1992.

 

Family: Robin Freed-James, Wife, Michigan State University, B.A., Stellantis / Jeep, Global Brand Manager; Harlow Ever James, Daughter; Natalie Gagin-Kendler, Mother, Dallas Symphony, Third Chair Violist, Wichita State University, B.A., Syracuse University, B.A., Wayne State University, M.S.W., Detroit Cancer Society, Therapist, Fairlawn Medical Center, Professional Ceramic Potter (deceased); Christopher James Gagin, Brother, University of Michigan, B.A. Akron Law School, Masters, US Congress Aide, Ohio Chief of Staff, South Eastern Ohio, Attorney; Earl Kendler, Stepfather, Wayne State University, B.A., City of Detroit, Civil Engineer (deceased); Kona Coffee, Dog.

 

Career: Founder - Top Down Phiilanthropy, Human Angel Services, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 2017-2022; Founder - Metro Detroit Charity, ETHIC Foundation, Sylvan Lake, Michigan, 2011-2016; Vice President - Development & Acquisitions, Dean River Productions, Culver City, California, 2005-2010; Screenwriter - Freelance, Sony / Warner Brothers / Disney / Universal / New Line, Los Angeles, California, 1998-2004; Grant Writer, Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services, Baldwin Park, California, 1998; Wedding & Convention Videographer, Island-to-Island Video, Kiiehi, Maui, Hawaii, 1995-1997; Front Desk / Concierge / Night Auditor, Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui, Hawaii, 1993.

 

Writing: MOB.CON (film), Baltimore Spring Creek, Warner Brothers; KING OF THE SUN (film), Lawrence Mark Productions, Sony; GENIEOLOGY (film), Karz Entertainment, Disney; THE RIG (film), Splendid Entertainment, Universal; ROCKETSHIP 7 (film), David Boreanaz Productions, Warner Brothers; METICS (tv), Alcon Entertainment, Warner Brothers; WORLD CLASS (tv), Mike Karz Entertainment New Line.

 

Athletics: Professional Baseball Player, Winnipeg Goldeneyes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Player / Columnist, Winnipeg Free Press, 1994; College Baseball Player, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan, All Big Ten 1990, 1992, Offensive Player of the Year, 1991, Rookie of the Year, 1989; High School Baseball Player, Southfield-Lathrup High School, ,Southfield, Michigan, All-State / Dream Team,, 1988, KiKi Cyler Award, 1988.

 

Miscellaneous: Played baseball one season against older brother, Christopher, University of Michigan, 1989; Played in Cape Cod Summer League, Brewster Whitecaps, 1990; Michigan State University, Commencement Speaker, 1992; Moved to Hawaii after college, $1,000 in pocket, no job or place to live, 1993; Filmed 500 weddings and conventions while living in Maui, 1994-1996; Became an Orthodox Christian, December 8, 1996; Hollywood Pen Name “Alexander James,” 1997; Decided to marry high school sweetheart, Robin, after watching the movie “Good Will Hunting” 3 times, 1998; Co-written 8 songs with Burt Bacharach’s musical team, 1998-2005 Developed TV Show based on the life of former US Surgeon General Richard Carmona, 2002; Moved back to Michigan, 2003; Created media campaign to pass Sylvan Lake Community Center Millage, 2006; Currently Resides in Oakland County, Michigan, 2005-present; Early Investor in Crypto Currencies, Sovereign Bonds and Central Bank Digital Currencies, 2013; Retired, 2022.