James F. Brown

James F. Brown has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. James F. currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at LINGA rOS, a global technology company specializing in cloud-based restaurant operating systems. Prior to this, they worked as the Regional Managing Director at Fiber Solutions, where they played a key role in transforming the company into a successful mid-size regional player. Before that, they served as the CEO of Dowley Security Systems, overseeing its turnaround and growth. Additionally, they were the President of South Central AV, where they successfully rebuilt a dispirited Muzak franchise. James F. also served as the Eastern Regional Director at Evans Industries and played a crucial role in the company's financial restoration. James has also held positions at ACTCOM and GTE Information Systems (now Verizon). James F. began their career in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving as a Deck Watch Officer and Engineering Project Manager.

James F. Brown has a diverse and impressive education history. James F. obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the US Coast Guard Academy in the years 1978 to 1982. James F. then pursued further studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they earned a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from 1984 to 1986. During their time at the same institution, they also acquired a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Civil Engineering.

Continuing their educational journey, James enrolled at the University of Washington from 1990 to 2002, where they completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

James Brown furthered their professional development by obtaining a certification in Leadership Development from the Center for Creative Leadership in September 2006. This certification program was completed at the Center for Creative Leadership.