John A. James
Founder at James Group International, Inc.
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John A.
James is the founder and Chairman of James Group International, Inc., which was founded in 1971.
He is currently the Director at Michigan Economic Development Corp.
and a Member at Coleman A.
Young Foundation.
Mr. James previously served as Chairman of Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
He also held the position of Principal at The United States Army (District of Columbia) from 1966 to 1969.
Additionally, he has been a Member of various organizations including Detroit Regional Chamber, The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc., Detroit Economic Growth Corp., Museum of African American History, World Trade Club, Michigan District Export Council, Transportation Club of Detroit, Southwest Detroit Business Association, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, and African Relief Fund.
Mr. James obtained his undergraduate degree from Mississippi Valley State University in 1964.
John A. James active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
James Group International, Inc.
 James Group International, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation James Group International, Inc. provides freight transportation services. It also provides supply chain management services. It offers logistics, supply management and e-commerce services to vertcial market industries. The company was founded by John A. James in 1971 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Founder | 16/09/2010 |
Michigan Economic Development Corp.
 Michigan Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Director/Board Member | 07/07/2011 |
| Coleman A. Young Foundation | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of John A. James
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| The United States Army (District of Columbia) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1969 |
| African Relief Fund | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Southwest Detroit Business Association
 Southwest Detroit Business Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southwest Detroit Business Association purses economic development to stimulate investment and grow community wealth. The firm offers small business technical assistance, façade program, savor southwest detroit and bonding education program. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Transportation Club of Detroit
 Transportation Club of Detroit Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Transportation Club of Detroit promotes the standards of education and technical competence among the members of the transportation industry. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Livonia, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John A. James
| Mississippi Valley State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Michigan Economic Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Commercial Services |
| The United States Army (District of Columbia) | Government |
Detroit Regional Chamber
 Detroit Regional Chamber Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Regional Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce. Its activities and initiatives are centered on four strategic pillars: economic development, regional collaboration, education reform and member value. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc.
 The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan), The National Association of Black Suppliers, Inc. provides community services through scholarship funds. The company is based in Detroit, MI. The National Association of Black Suppliers was acquired by The National Business League, Inc. (Michigan) on September 13, 2012. | Commercial Services |
Detroit Economic Growth Corp.
 Detroit Economic Growth Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Growth Corp. provides economic development and management services. The private company is based in Detroit, MI. Kevin D. Johnson has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan
 Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1926. The non-profit company is based in Farmington Hills, MI. The organization serves 21,000 youth, families, and entrepreneurs annually in neighborhoods throughout southeastern Michigan. The company has reimagined the future of after-school programming by focusing on the root cause of issues facing the community, which is poverty. The mission of Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan is to ensure youth leave their clubs career, start-up, and homeowner ready. | Health Services |
James Group International, Inc.
James Group International, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation James Group International, Inc. provides freight transportation services. It also provides supply chain management services. It offers logistics, supply management and e-commerce services to vertcial market industries. The company was founded by John A. James in 1971 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Transportation |
Museum of African American History
 Museum of African American History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Museum of African American History operates as a museum. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The CEO of the company is Noelle Trent. | Consumer Services |
| World Trade Club | |
| Coleman A. Young Foundation | |
| Michigan District Export Council | |
Transportation Club of Detroit
Transportation Club of Detroit Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Transportation Club of Detroit promotes the standards of education and technical competence among the members of the transportation industry. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Livonia, MI. | Commercial Services |
Southwest Detroit Business Association
Southwest Detroit Business Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southwest Detroit Business Association purses economic development to stimulate investment and grow community wealth. The firm offers small business technical assistance, façade program, savor southwest detroit and bonding education program. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
| Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | |
| African Relief Fund |
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