James leads the strategic event consulting and program management division of CMP’s Integrated Marketing Solutions division, CMP Custom Events.  Skilled at producing innovative events that focus on aligning with client’s sales and marketing objectives,  James brings to CMP creative energy, insight, and an unparalleled wealth of knowledge in the events industry. 

James has held leadership positions in a number of successful Events Companies many of which he was responsible for building out their Custom Events programs.  In fact, James's entire 25-year career has been in the conference, exhibition and tradeshow industry—taking a three year hiatus to produce movies.

He has extensive knowledge of the international market having produced conferences in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. James is fluent in French and was educated in France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Favorite Superhero: Asterix—Love backing the small guy, the Romans never stood a chance.

Starbucks, Peet's or Dunkin' Donuts: Starbucks—not great, but habit forming.