James Leonard Skiles

Skiles began his career at NCUA in 1973 as a staff attorney. He has also served as deputy general counsel and president of the Asset Management and Assistance Center. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director in February 2001, Skiles served two years as regional director for the Austin, Texas office. He had previously served as regional director of that office in the 1980s.

Prior to joining NCUA, Skiles served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was with the 1st Marine Division, Republic of Vietnam. He was also stationed at Marine Corps Air Station in El Toro, Calif., as the deputy staff judge advocate and with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, N.C., as a trial attorney and special court martial judge. Skiles is a retired Marine Corps Reserve Colonel.

Skiles received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1966 and a juris doctor degree from the University’s law school in 1968. He has received a number of awards and honors, including a recent recognition by the NCUA Board as “One of the Agency’s Finest” for his exemplary performance as a leader and manager. Skiles and his wife, Sheila, have two sons and are active in numerous community activities.