James Dear

James Dear currently holds the position of President at IMEROPEX, Inc since March 2024, following a tenure as President at IOPEX, Inc from January 2023 to March 2024, and earlier as President of IOPEX LLC. With extensive experience in simulation and experimentation, James pioneered the IMEROPEX program, facilitating cloud-based distributed experiments using Virtual Reality technology for both military and civilian operators. Prior to these roles, James was a Senior Consultant in October 2021 and had a long-standing career at MITRE, leading the development of the SIMEX program and managing numerous Department of Defense projects. James also served as a CDR in the U.S. Navy Reserve, specializing in naval intelligence. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Public Affairs from The LBJ School of Public Affairs.