James Ferrell

James Ferrell has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. James started their career in the United States Air Force, where they held multiple positions including Squadron Assistant Director of Operations, Chief of Flight Safety/Acting Chief of Wing Safety, Program Manager/Instructor Pilot, Operations Flight Commander/Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander/Instructor Pilot, Mobility Flight Commander/Aircraft Commander, and Chief of Tactics/Training Officer/Aircraft Commander. In these roles, they managed operations, trained and equipped personnel, implemented safety programs, and oversaw training for aircrew. After their military service, James joined Foster Farms as the Corporate Manager of Risk, where they developed risk management and loss prevention strategies and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. James later became the Senior Manager of Risk and Loss Prevention, responsible for developing risk management strategies across the company. Currently, James is the Senior Director of Safety and Security at Perdue Farms.

James Ferrell has an education history that includes a Bachelor's of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences from the United States Air Force Academy, obtained from 1995 to 1999. James also holds a Master's Aeronautical Science degree in Safety Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, obtained from 2003 to 2008. Most recently, they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School, which they attended from 2016 to 2017. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the BCSP Foundation and the Inside Out Coaching Facilitator from Inside Out Leadership Development. James also holds an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification from the BCSP Foundation and an Airline Transport Pilot certificate from the Federal Aviation Authority.