James H. Pugh is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Epoch Residential. Born in Winter Haven, Florida, Mr. Pugh has served as a United States Army Ranger and Special Forces Commander. He is a distinguished ROTC graduate of the University of Florida where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction and is a member of Florida Blue Key Honorary and Scabbard & Blade Honorary societies. He is presently serving in leadership roles on numerous civic and charitable boards, including: Member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Chairman, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Member of the Board of Directors, Holocaust Memorial Center Member of the Board of Directors, University of Florida Foundation Member of the Board of Trustees, Bob Graham Center for Public Service, University of Florida