James M. van Thof

James M. Van Thof is an experienced leader in automation and material handling solutions, currently serving as President at Jewett Automation since January 2024 and as a member of YPO since August 2024. Prior to these roles, James held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at Adaptec Solutions from August 2021 to November 2023, where the company focused on providing tailored automation solutions for distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing. James also served as Executive Vice President at HAN-TEK, Inc. from October 2017 to July 2021, driving significant revenue growth and market expansion. Previous experience includes Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Virtual Mgr, where James established US and UK operations, and a Business Development Manager role at Retrotech, Inc. Academic qualifications include a BA in Economics and Mathematics from St. John Fisher University and an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business.