On June 6, 2013, the Men of Semper Fidelis, Inc., honored eleven (11) Triangle area leaders for their accomplishments within the community, including Durham Mayor William Bell, Durham Police Chief Jose Lopez and the Chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, James Bryan.
James was specifically recognized for this accomplishments and work toward diversity in leadership here in the Triangle, through various nonprofit and professional organizations, including his role as the RTP Chapter President of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP).