Freelance Experience |
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|---|---|---|
| Company | Role | Dates |
| Active Binary LLC | Owner / Developer | 2013 - Present |
| Through Active Binary I have worked with many clients to lead development efforts in various industries. At various times this has been my fulltime job, and at other times this has been an outlet for freelancing and continual learning. | ||
Executive Experience |
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| Company | Role | Dates |
| Openly | Director of Engineering | 2024 - 2025 |
| Weedmaps | Director of Engineering | 2021 - 2024 |
| Dealer Inspire | SVP Product and Engineering | 2015 - 2021 |
Engineering Experience |
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| Company | Role | Dates |
| Dewpoint | Technical Lead | 2013 - 2015 |
| Red Cedar Solutions Group | Product Development Manager | 2009 - 2012 |
| Rogers Software Development | Team Lead | 2008 - 2009 |
| WS Packaging Group | Internet Services Developer | 2007 - 2008 |
| Delta Dental of WI | Web Developer | 2005 - 2007 |
| EZ-Net | Web Developer | 2002 - 2005 |
| GreenBayNet | Web Developer | 1999 - 2002 |
Education
- Lakeland University
Major: Business Administration - Management
Minor: Computer Science
2012 - 2018 - Liberty University
Masters of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling
2025 - 2027 (expected)
What my coworkers say
James is an incredible leader and technologist. His ability to marry the right amount of process, to the dynamic and unique makeup of a team is a special skill that is difficult to find. His pragmatic approach to development in both technology and people, make him a valuable asset to any company he becomes a part of. I hope to work with him again.
- Dave R
James has been either a peer or my manager for over five years as he led an individual product and then the entire Product organization within our technology company. From the very start, he was quick to make industry-defining decions & contributions. As a manager, James expertly balanced being an empathic leader with objective frankness. That powerful combination primed his direct reports to grow self awareness & hone leadership skills in an honest and safe space. James also established himself as a thorough sounding board for emerging products and concepts. Using his innate ability to identify dependencies and opportunities, James reliably provided insightful feedback that helped prune and grow valuable ideas. James is a powerful leader of people & strategy, and the breadth & depth of his skillset would be a transformational force in any organization.
- Nate J
James is a mentor and has helped guide me through my career these past few years. James has encouraged me to make decisions and have the confidence I needed to drive results in my product, while standing up for the choices I’ve made. His ability to coach in such a personable way had enabled me grow myself. James helped me see that I was able to do more than I believed I was capable of. His amazing ability to drive results through people development was everything I needed to strive in my role. I am so grateful for the time we spent together and the experiences I am leaving with.
- Brittany S
As SVP of Product, James shines in his role to lead people to achieve their highest potential. He challenges employees to think strategically and focus on what truly adds value to a product. Exploration of new ideas is encouraged, while leaning into the strength of processes already in place as to not waste efforts on reinventing the wheel or being too reactive is also kept in mind. James listens to others, is not afraid to make tough decisions, is honest, and brings humor to everyday that makes working with him truly enjoyable. He is passionate, motivated, and driven to succeed. I have zero hesitation recommending James as I know that anything he dedicates himself to will be successful.
- Keirstin C
James was pivotal in bringing Dealer Inspire from a scrappy startup engineering team, to becoming an Enterprise Engineering Organization. He was the driver for building out our Engineering teams to have dedicated Product Owners, Scrummasters, and Directors of Engineering; as well as making sure that we all received proper training and instilled the "always learning" mentality. James has built a legacy of Software Development Excellence across our organization. He is a people first leader, humble, without ego, and is an absolute joy to work alongside and for.
- Kerry C
James is nothing short of awesome! He is literally the best human being I have ever worked with. Smart, strategic, intelligent, thoughtful, passionate, empathetic, and kind. He is collaborative in nature and strong-willed when needed. James doesn't carry the usual ego of being the smartest man in the room, but rather builds all those around him up. He leads by example, be it in work ethic or quality of work. James is quite literally the prime example of a must hire. James connects with all cross-functional departments and works to understand specific needs and desires. He is able to make relationships quickly and keep them for decades. This is due to how he handles himself and situations. People trust, respect, and admire James for how he leads and supports his teams. He is quite frankly, simply the best!
- Heather D