James Kokalis

James Kokalis is an accomplished professional in the apparel industry, currently serving as Head of Brand for Duck Head Apparel since May 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Brand Manager and National Sales Manager at Oxford Industries, where responsibilities included overseeing product, sales, and marketing for Duck Head. James also operated Venture Beyond, representing Duck Head as the National Outdoor Sales Manager. Prior to these roles, James held various positions at Mountain Khakis, managing outdoor specialty sales for the Southeast and international markets. James began a career in education, teaching English at international schools. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a focus on Advertising and Business from Appalachian State University and is pursuing further education in Leadership and Wilderness Education.