Steven P. James

Steven P. James is a seasoned Sr. Program Director specializing in Operations and Logistics, currently pursuing advanced studies at the Keenan-Flagler Business School. With extensive experience leading international teams of up to 700 members, Steven achieved significant accomplishments such as generating $23 billion in life cycle cost reductions for major Department of Defense acquisition programs and capturing a $24 billion aircraft sustainment contract. Previously, they served in the U.S. Air Force, culminating in a Chief Operations Officer role, where they transformed a struggling unit into the top performing flying unit in the Pacific region. Steven's strategic and operational expertise has consistently driven improvements in logistics and supply chain planning across various military and defense contexts.