James graduated in 2012 for the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business and completed his MBA at the University of Florida in 2016. His education background includes: Marketing, Asian Studies, Technology, and International Business.
James started at General Motors in 2012 as an Area Technology Manager before moving to Assistant Product Manager in 2015, where he helped manage the rollout of new "Infotainment" globally.
In 2017, James joined Lennar to become a Regional Program Manager for the Home Automation team. With industry leading technology, James helped manage the Smart Home program and bring new technologies to market with the Lennar portfolio.
Continued growth saw James join Stanley Black & Decker in 2021 as part of the Radical Innovation team. James led an effort to bring the newest technology to the forefront, helping transform the tool and construction industry.
Most recently, James join Bread Financial in 2023 as a Product Manager. Owning the product roadmap, he observes marketplace trends to offer an industry leading customer experience.
His passion includes (but is not limited to) Technology, Automotive, Mixology, and Travel. He is looking to help create the next major innovation for customers.