As Director of Business Development, James is instrumental in building a portfolio of businesses aligned with Vana’s core values that drive our customer’s success. James is a Senior Program and Business Director with over 20 years of experience in the Federal space with a background in Information Technology and Cyber Security. James has managed Federal IT contracts for clients, including the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of State, Health and Human Services, the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Courts, Defense Media Activity, and Centers for Disease Control. He has led in his roles as CIO, Program Director, and Sr. Capture manager and has supported two prior small businesses through federal small business classification stages and acquisition. James is also AFCEA Chapter Member and Drive Consortium Technical Representative. He spends his spare time playing golf, hiking, and reading.