James brings more than 30 years of information technology leadership experience to Saint Francis Ministries, including more than two decades serving in Chief Information Officer and executive IT leadership roles in higher education. Throughout his career, he has provided leadership in enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems development, and technology modernization. Prior to joining Saint Francis, James served as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Piedmont Community College in North Carolina. He previously held executive IT leadership positions at, Washburn University, Trinity University, College of the Mainland, and Robeson Community College. As Chief Information Officer, James provides leadership and oversight for Saint Francis Ministries’ information technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and information systems, with a focus on supporting the organization’s mission and the children and families it serves. James holds an M.B.A. and professional certifications including CGCIO, CCNA, MCSE Security, MCSA, and Security+.