James A. Roy served as Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force, the 16th Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position. He retired from active duty in 2013 after serving more than 30 years. Previously he served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the U. S. Pacific Command. Chief Roy graduated from Park College with a degree in Engineering Management and earned a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy State College. After retiring from active duty, Chief Roy joined Scientific Research Corporation, Integrated Systems and Solution Division and is currently the Air Force Senior Program Manager. He is currently an AFBA Board member, and a member of the Planning and Governance Committee.