James is The Director, Diversity and Inclusion for Indiana University Health. In this role, he is responsible for the development, implementation and effective management of all areas of IU Health’s Supplier Diversity efforts. James joined IU Health in 2010 and since that time the Diversity spend has increased by 12 million dollars annually. James is also active in Diverse business organizations including The Conference Board Supplier Diversity Advisory Council, The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Mid States Minority Supplier Development Council, The National Association of Women Business Owners, The Women’s Business Enterprise Council, and The Hispanic Business Council which demonstrates his commitment to improving the quality of life for all people in the community.

In his “spare time,” James is a member of The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Board of Directors, serving as the Moses Gray Midwest District Representative. James is also the Immediate Past President and CEO of the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis (The 100). James has been a member of the organization since 2001. With a strong passion for youth development, James truly believes that “What They See is What They’ll Be.” He knows that without proper guidance, direction and mentoring of our youth today, our future will be in jeopardy. Whether it is fundraising, friend-raising, or family-building, James is committed to doing what it takes to make a difference in our youth and their families. James has led The 100 in areas of program creation, organizational rebranding and infrastructure upgrading. James is also the Chair of The 100s Beautillion Militaire Scholarship Program that has awarded nearly 2 million dollars in scholarships to past participants. Under his leadership, The 100 was awarded a 1.2-million-dollar sustainability grant from The Lilly Endowment as well as over 200 thousand dollars during the Covid-19 and Social Justice related activities.

James is a proud graduate of The Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Class XXXIX! James is also very active with The Eastern Star Church, UNCF, The Martin University National Center of Racial Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, The African American Coalition of Indianapolis, The Center for Leadership Development, Indianapolis Black Alumni Council and Morehouse College Alumni Association.

James is a native of Indianapolis, IN and a Graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Business Administration.