James Nace

James Nace is an experienced professional in facility management and operations, currently serving as the Manager of Facility Services at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools since September 2020. Previously, James held various leadership roles, including Director of Facilities Operations and General Manager of Facilities/Engineering at Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools/Sodexo, and Riverfront District Manager for the City of Cuyahoga Falls, where responsibilities included managing a major public recreation and entertainment district. Earlier experience includes operations management at Nordonia Hills City Schools and supervisory roles at DaimlerChrysler and Amana Appliances. James also served in the U.S. Army, holding positions such as Assistant Professor/Director of Instruction at The Ohio State University and Company Commander, with a focus on operations and logistics. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from the University of Wyoming.