James Ingebredtsen

 He aspires to lead self-actualized teams who support each other and produce superior outcomes which improve the lives of staff, Veterans, and Veterans loved ones. 

Prior to his appointment as Assistant Director, Mr. Ingebredtsen served as VAPIHCS Chief of Police. He also served as Health System Specialist for the Medical Center Director, and as the Emergency Management Specialist during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These positions helped prepare him for a leadership role, but even before he was helping to guide the direction of the organization, he was working diligently to improve himself, and to improve the health and safety of military, Veterans, and civilians in the Pacific Islands. 

Mr. Ingebredtsen is a graduate of Delano High School in Delano, Minnesota. After High School, he enlisted in the United States Army, and served honorably as a Military Police Officer stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC). He was serving during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and he assisted in implementing the TAMC security advancements post 9/11. In 2002, Mr. Ingebredtsen transitioned from active duty to civilian federal service. His first position was as a Federal Police Officer, a GS-5 position. Through hard work and perseverance, Mr. Ingebredtsen was promoted to Detective, Antiterrorism Officer, and Deputy Provost Marshall.

Mr. Ingebredtsen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Chaminade University in 2007. He graduated with a Master of Public Administration from Walden University in 2011. In addition to his education, Mr. Ingebredtsen brings with him a wealth of institutional knowledge. While honoring tradition, he has also assisted and led in major reforms at both Tripler Army Medical Center and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, and he is proud to serve the Veterans of the Pacific Islands. 

Family is very important to Mr. Ingebredtsen. With is wife, he is raising their son  and their  daughter. They have made a home and a life on Oahu, and they hope to raise their children in the islands, with careful respect to the land, culture, and people.