James Foutz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management, data operations, and meteorology. Currently serving as a Program Manager at AFWERX, Foutz leads initiatives to connect military challenges with innovative solutions. Previously, Foutz held roles at the Texas Air National Guard, where responsibilities included overseeing training for personnel and providing expert meteorological support. Foutz also worked as a Senior IT Business Systems Analyst for the City of Austin, focusing on data visualization for water management projects, and as Conservation and Customer Analysis Manager for the City of Georgetown, driving analytics and marketing strategies. Foutz's earlier experience includes technical support at Websense and sales support at Fastenal. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Lamar University and an Associate of Applied Science in Meteorology from the Community College of the Air Force.