James joined the Graduate Business Career Services team in June 2025 to help support Warrington MBA students. Before joining the team, James built a broad-based career in the private sector across businesses of all sizes, from Fortune 500 to startups. James spent the majority of his career leading marketing and general management efforts for consumer-focused businesses - including many well- known household brands. He later expanded his focus to include brand strategy and business management consulting, partnering with startups and small businesses to help them grow.
A Gainesville native and proud lifelong Gator, James holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UF, with a minor in business, and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Now back at UF, he is excited to help students envision and realize their career goals. To learn more about him, check out James’ LinkedIn profile.
