James B. Culbertson

Class of 1960

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • Culbertson served as US Ambassador to The Netherlands 2008-2009.
  • After graduation from The Citadel, Culbertson served as an Intelligence Officer in the US Army 1960-1962.
  • In 1974, Culbertson founded Financial Computing and served as its CEO.  He has served on the North Carolina Banking Commission from, and the North Carolina Board of Economic Development. Additionally, Culbertson has been a member of the Fund for American Studies Board of Trustees, as well as a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
  • Active in Republican politics, Culbertson has served on a number of state and national Republican committees, including the campaigns of President G.W. Bush and NC Senator Elizabeth Dole.