James Alexander is a testament to resilience, growth, and the power of finding purpose through community. In his twenties, James faced personal battles that tested him deeply — struggles he chooses not to define himself by, but ones that shaped the man he has become. Through hockey, he found direction, healing, and a path forward that helped him rebuild his life from the inside out.
But he didn’t walk that road alone.
When others stepped away, his wife stood firmly by his side, believing in him when no one else did. Together, they fought for a better future — and together, they built one. Through hard work, love, and determination, they created a life for their children filled with the stability, opportunity, and support they themselves never had growing up.
Today, James is a proud business owner and a successful leader, having built Alexander Plumbing & Remodeling, the very company that graciously sponsored this year’s DAWG Nation Survivor Game. His support reflects not only gratitude, but a commitment to giving back to the community that helped him rise.
James joins the Survivor Game not only as someone who has overcome, but as a role model — a reminder that healing is possible, that strength can be quiet and steady, and that standing beside others in their hardest moments is one of the greatest gifts we can offer.