James Wurtz

James Wurtz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and economic development across various organizations. Currently serving as the Business Development Program Manager for the City of Murrieta since April 2022, James previously held the position of Economic Development Manager for the City of Banning from May 2020 to April 2022. James has also served in various roles within the City of Murrieta, returning as Business Development Program Manager from August 2018 to May 2020. Prior to these roles, James held leadership positions at FedEx Supply Chain and UPS Supply Chain Solutions as Director of Business Development, and worked as an Executive Distributor at Davinci Medical, specializing in orthopedic and neurosurgical products. James began a career in finance as a UHNW Retirement Investment Specialist at Fidelity Investments and started as a Distributor Sales Specialist at TotalEnergies. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development from the University of North Texas and has further education from the University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies.