Major General Jean-Loup Chrétien, is the first Frenchman-Western European to go to space. He served in the French National Air Force, rising to the rank of Major General in the French National Air Force. Chrétien was selected to be a Cosmonaut in 1980 and is the 10th Intercosmos Cosmonaut in history. He was also selected by NASA; Astronaut Chrétien served aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis. He is the founder of Tietronix, an optical technology company in Lannion, France.

James is a professional motion picture and television stunt performer and acclaimed stunt driver. He has the distinction of participating in the 2007 Inaugural FIREBALL RUN. James has worked with the biggest and best in the entertainment industry and also trains stunt and precision driving techniques for the legendary Bobby Ore Motorsports.