James Phillips

James Phillips (Col ’82) was elected to the board of trustees of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Jackson, Miss., where he graduated in 1977 and was recognized as a distinguished alumnus in 2004. Dr. Phillips practices emergency medicine, anesthesiology and pediatric intensive care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He previously served as director of the Anesthesia Pain Clinic at the Mayo Clinic. For the past 28 years, Colonel Phillips has been in the U.S. Army with a variety of active and reserve assignments. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service as a battalion commander in the 20th Special Forces Group during their tour in Afghanistan and later served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Iraq. He just finished serving as the Mississippi State Surgeon. He is married to Alison Whitman Phillips (College ’82).