James D. Kirkpatrick

James D. (Jim) Kirkpatrick is a seasoned professional in training and evaluation, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC since December 2009. Prior experience includes roles as VP of Global Training and Consulting at SMR USA, Inc., where strategic evaluation and development of curriculum alignment were key responsibilities, and as a Senior Consultant for Evaluation Services at Corporate University Enterprise, Inc., focusing on corporate university development and evaluation programs. As a Senior Partner at Kirkpatrick Consulting Services, James co-authored three books on the Kirkpatrick Four Level Evaluation Model. Additionally, James directed organizational learning initiatives at First Indiana Bank, having created and managed First Indiana University. James holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University, an MA in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and a BS in Natural Resources/Biology from the same institution.