Background
West, James Kent was born on September 26, 1949 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Son of William Goldsmith and Ruth (McMasters) W.
West, James Kent was born on September 26, 1949 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Son of William Goldsmith and Ruth (McMasters) W.
Bachelor, Florida State University, 1973.
Producer, director Station WFSU-television, Tallahassee, 1973—1975. News director Station KAET-television, Tempe, Arizona, 1975—1980. Media director Bill Schulz for Senate, Phoenix, 1980.
Director communications, press secretary Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt, since 1980.
Active Nucleus Club, Phoenix, Valley Rating Board, Phoenix. Member of Arizona Press Club, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, La Mancha.
Married Mary Jo Hall, February 1, 1975 (divorced 1982). Married Khristina Diane Kirkland, August 24, 1983.