“James is an exceptional leader. I reported directly to him as a princpal consultant at Inforte on multiple engagements, including: government, media and financial services. His authenticity and preparedness is evident in counseling clients, prospects and new product team partners. He has a deep knowledge of CRM, and the products and services his company offers. He shares openly and thoughtfully with the belief and full commitment in what we can deliver as a team. He is a man of his word and focuses on what is in the best interest of the client and the partners. I was blessed to work with him. He is always available to the team and partners to ensure the plans we recommend are realistic, challenging and in the best interest of all concerned. That gift is rare. In my 18 + years in IT CRM project management and professional services, I have never worked with a greater mentor and trustworthy partner. James has a deep and an innate strategic planning aptitude for many industries. His strong leadership instills confidence and trust. Yet, he is also genuinely humble and approachable ln any setting. ”
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I am a collaborative leader of highly effective teams, successfully commercializing…
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Financial Support | Ambassador
Frontline Response
- 3 years 10 months
Human Rights
Contributor to Atlanta Dream Center, Out of Darkness and now Frontline Response. Dedicated to rescuing fellow human beings from homelessness and sex trafficking to provide a path forward to regain their dignity with a life of purpose. #endhumantrafficking
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President
Social Shepherd Foundation
- 2 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Our mission is to leverage technology, nonprofit expertise, and digital strategies to proactively address core societal issues - including Community Engagement, Human Trafficking, Social Justice, and Veteran Support.
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Volunteer
The Posse Foundation
- 2 years
Education
Motivated by the Posse Foundation mission, and extraordinary results.
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Facilitator
Journey to Dream Foundation
- 3 months
Social Services
Played a small part in helping @Kim Hinkle and the founders of this incredible organization to crystallize their vision and to define a path to success. They've exceeded every expectation - growing stronger every year - impacting the lives and raising hope for thousands of North Texas youth.
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What Is Cryptocurrency Utility and Why It’s Important for the Development of Crypto Payments
Crypto News
While cryptocurrencies are gaining prominence in the traditional investment community, their utility remains vague to the global population.
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On-Demand Commerce Is Removing the Need for the Point of Sale
J.P.Morgan Payment Insights
We have entered a new economic era, one we recognize as the On-Demand and Convenience Driven economy.
• The demand for immediacy driven by ubiquitous mobile adoption is rapidly changing how we search and buy.
• A growing expectation for rapid fulfillment and the increasing popularity of the digital marketplace requires merchants to rethink traditional supply chain models.
• Inevitably faced with constant digital disruption, investing in a frictionless payments model with a partner who…We have entered a new economic era, one we recognize as the On-Demand and Convenience Driven economy.
• The demand for immediacy driven by ubiquitous mobile adoption is rapidly changing how we search and buy.
• A growing expectation for rapid fulfillment and the increasing popularity of the digital marketplace requires merchants to rethink traditional supply chain models.
• Inevitably faced with constant digital disruption, investing in a frictionless payments model with a partner who understands the landscape is critical. -
PayThink: A "shorter path" to payments delivers Opportunity, and Risk
American Banker
The less obtrusive the payment becomes, the more it enhances the consumer experience...
Trust must be implicit, with security expected, but consumers don’t want security to disrupt or slow things down... -
PayThink: The less 'visible' the payment, the more value it provides
American Banker
Imagine your customers fully focusing on your brand experience. Nothing stands in their way, and certainly not the payment experience.
Consumer expectations for commerce, including payments, are changing. Paradoxically the less obtrusive payments become, the more value they contribute.
Honors & Awards
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Pinnacle Award
US Bank
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