James Wegmann

After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Wegmann was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. During his tenure in the Marine Corps, Jim “Mongo” Wegmann served as an A6E Intruder Bombardier Navigator in VMA(AW)-121 and VMA(AW)-242 at MCAS El Toro, California. After being accepted to the Marine Corps Funded Law Program, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law and performed duties as Judge Advocate in a variety of billets to include, Chief Legal Assistance Officer, Senior Defense Counsel; Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Law and Director of the Tax Center.

In 1997, Mr. Wegmann joined his fellow former Marine and long term friend, Larry W. Weidner, II in private practice. Mr. Wegmann is licensed in State Courts of Texas, State and Federal Courts of South Carolina and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He is a certified mediator in the Family Courts, Civil Courts and Probate Courts of South Carolina and a certified arbiter.

Mr. Wegmann is a former Chairman of the Board for the Chamber of Commerce, and has been general counsel for the Beaufort Chamber for 15+ years.

Mr. Wegmann currently serves as the Chairman of the Beaufort Military Enhancement Committee (MEC). The MEC is chartered to enhance the military-community relationship in Beaufort County.

Additionally, Mr. Wegmann serves on the Executive Committee and Board of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force, a task force appointed by the Governor of South Carolina. The South Carolina Military Base Task Force exists to enhance the value of our state’s military installations and facilities, as well as the quality of life for our military personnel and their families. The Task Force is also charged with coordinating efforts among public and private sectors to maintain a significant U.S. Department of Defense presence in South Carolina.

Finally, Mr. Wegmann, sits on the Board and is the current Chairman of the Board for Dragonboat Beaufort, a South Carolina non-profit organization that, through its outreach program, provides one-to-one monetary grants and other forms of assistance to cancer patients who live, work, and/or receive treatment in the County of Beaufort.

Mr. Wegmann is married to his high school sweetheart, Connie Wegmann and they have two children, Captain Josh Wegmann, USAF and Senior Airman Chris Wegmann, USAF.