James Downing

James Downing is an accomplished leader with over 27 years of experience in corporate management, specializing in retirement, health and welfare, and executive compensation programs. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Bolton since December 2016, James oversees the company's management and strategic direction. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Bolton Health, and Sr. Director of Global Total Rewards at McCormick & Company, where responsibilities included managing domestic and international benefits programs, ensuring compliance, and coordinating global merger and acquisition activities. Earlier positions at Black & Decker and T. Rowe Price involved extensive management of retirement and health programs. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Towson University.