James Heard

James Heard has held various roles throughout their work experience. James began their career in 1997 at Wells Supply Co, where they worked as an Accounts Receivable Clerk and later as an Accounts Payable Clerk. In 2002, they joined Valverde Construction Inc. and held positions such as Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Manager, and Controller. James then worked at KDC Construction as an Account Manager from 2005 to 2006. In 2006, they joined NextMedia Group as a Staff Accountant. James Heard has been with the American Animal Hospital Association since 2007, starting as a Staff Accountant and progressing through roles such as Accounting Manager, Controller, Director of Finance, and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer.

James Heard has a comprehensive education history in the field of accounting and finance. James started their academic journey at Golden West College from 1996 to 1998, where they earned an associate's degree in Business Administration and Management. Following that, James attended California State University, Fullerton from 1998 to 2001 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance.

Continuing their pursuit of knowledge, James enrolled in Regis University from 2010 to 2012, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Accounting. This educational achievement added an additional layer of expertise to their career.

In addition to their academic degrees, James holds various professional certifications. James became a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) in June 2021 through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Furthermore, James obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the State of Colorado in March 2019, further demonstrating their expertise and dedication to the field.