James Lin

James Lin has a diverse work experience in the retail industry. James currently holds the position of Vice President of Retail Operations at Ascend Wellness Holdings. Prior to this, James worked at Walgreens for many years, holding various roles including Director of Retail Operations, Senior Business Process Manager, Project Manager, and Implementation Manager. James also gained experience as a Certified Store Manager, Certified Assistant Store Manager, Certified Executive Assistant Manager, and Certified Assistant Manager Trainee at Walgreens. James has demonstrated leadership skills and has been involved in several initiatives to improve operational efficiency and save costs for the company.

James Lin completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management and Accounting from Purdue University Daniels School of Business from 2004 to 2008. James then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Roosevelt University from 2008 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, James has obtained various certifications, including "NextUp Active Advocate" from NextUp, and several diversity and inclusion-related certifications from LinkedIn.