James Higgins

James Higgins has over two decades of experience in business development within the geographic information systems industry, currently serving as the Director of Global Business Development for the Commercial Group at Esri since July 1999. Higgins has held several senior positions at Esri, including Director of Consumer Goods and Services, Director of International Business Development, and Director of Business Development for the Global Water Practice. Prior to joining Esri, Higgins worked as a Senior Consultant at Utility Management and Engineering and as Manager of Consulting Services at ADR Inc. Additionally, Higgins gained experience as a GIS Administrator at Day & Zimmermann. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Commonwealth University-Mansfield and a Master of Arts in Geography from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.