James D. Oliveira

James D. Oliveira is currently the Executive Director/CEO at MassHire Greater New Bedford. Prior to this position, they were with MassHire GREATER NEW BEDFORD WORKFORCE BOARD and the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board. From January 1987 to December 1990, they were the Economic Development Director for the City of New Bedford, MA. In this role, they were responsible for all aspects of stated position and participated or initiated over $500mm in projects, including new business and infrastructure development.

James D. Oliveira has a degree in Management Science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and they also have a degree from the University of Oklahoma - Economic Development Institute. James has worked in marketing, strategic planning, and finance.

Some direct reports include Donna J. Ramos - Project Director , National Emergency Grant, Abigail Despres - Finance Director, and Joseph P. Lopes - Deputy Executive Director.