James Backus

James Backus is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product strategy and management, currently serving as Director of Product Strategy at altafiber since August 2009. In this role, James coordinates product life cycles, develops business cases, and tracks performance metrics while collaborating with sales and marketing teams to enhance product offerings. Previous positions include Senior Product Manager and Pricing Product Manager at altafiber, where James led cross-functional teams and established strategic partner relationships. Earlier in his career, James held supervisory roles at Kohl's Department Stores, managing teams and coaching employees, and served as a substitute teacher at Northwest School District, demonstrating adaptability and classroom management skills. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati.