James Thiele

James Thiele has a long and varied career in the technology industry. James began their career in 1994 as the Director of Business Technology for AFC Enterprises Inc. In 1998, they moved to IBM as a Software Development Project Manager, where they were a Certified Lotus Notes Professional (CLP). In 2001, they joined Comcast as the Senior Director of Technology, leading a team of 40 IT professionals. In 2003, they became the Client Account Director for Radiant Systems Inc. In 2006, they were the National Sales Manager and Channel Partner Manager for NCR Corporation, for which they were awarded the NCR Century Point Club Member twice. From 2009 to 2012, they were the National Sales Manager for Panasonic North America. In 2016, they became the Group Vice President Sales and Senior Director, Channel Sales for ParTech, Inc. In 2014, they became Managing Partner of Southern Pride of Georgia, LLC. Finally, in 2020, they became the Senior Vice President Operations for Qu POS.

James Thiele attended Grant Community High School from 1977 to 1981. James then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1981 to 1985. James is currently enrolled at the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration - MBA.