James Jorns

James Jorns, MBA has over 30 years of work experience in various industries. James has held leadership roles in companies such as CBIZ, H&R Block, and Hallmark Cards. At CBIZ, James served as the Vice President - Corporate Development - Origination, where they led the M&A origination process. At H&R Block, they worked as the Director of Acquisitions and Franchise Development, leading a team focused on generating acquisition and franchise opportunities. James also served as the Director of Client Acquisition at H&R Block Tax & Business Services, spearheading marketing and sales activities. Earlier in their career, James held roles in marketing and operations at Hallmark Cards. Overall, James has a strong background in corporate development, acquisitions, sales, and marketing.

James Jorns, MBA holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University. James further pursued their education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where they obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business. James has also obtained additional certifications, including a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) from H&R Block and a Certification from the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation from Harvard Law School Executive Education.