James R. Thompson

James R. Thompson is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in management consulting, technical advisory roles, and academia. Currently, Thompson serves as the Founder and Managing Partner at CMSi Charleston, providing flexible solutions for business transitions and investments in privately owned companies. As the Founder and Technical Advisor at Concentric Global, Thompson specializes in the development and implementation of learning management systems, contributing to various international standards. Thompson also holds an adjunct professor position at the College of Charleston, where responsibilities include curriculum development and teaching in supply chain and information management. With past roles including Global Director at ALKEGEN and Business Transformation Consultant at Cummins Inc., Thompson possesses a comprehensive background in operations, quality compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple industries. Thompson holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Operations and Information Systems from The Citadel and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Purdue University.