James began his career in development economics and strategy consulting at Arthur D. Little, Inc. (Cambridge, MA).  From 1990, he developed a leading industrial restructuring practice in Central Europe. From 2003, he led the acquisition, restructuring, turnaround, and sale of several companies in New England. James has served in ministry since 1973. He was Senior Pastor at The Boston Family Church for ten years and now serves on the Church Council. He earned degrees from Columbia University and the Sloan School at MIT. James and his wife Kinuyo reside in the Boston area. They have four children and three grandchildren.