James Spargo

James Spargo, MBA has extensive work experience in various roles in the engineering and project management field. James has served as a Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering at Relevant Industrial, LLC since 2017. In these positions, they have been responsible for providing support and direction to engineering teams, managing projects, and overseeing forecasting, planning, and risk management.

Prior to their current role, James worked as a Scheduler/Planner and provided site support for several companies in Industrial Automation at Houston Controls, Inc. James also served as a PLC Programmer and SCADA Systems Technician at HollyFrontier Corporation, where they utilized GE Proficy Platform and Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000.

Further, James has experience as a Supervisor at Wabtec Passenger Transit, where they supervised the installation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) system. James also worked as a PLC Programmer at Process Engineering Solutions, Inc., and as an Intern at Travis Manion Foundation and GSGreen incorporated, gaining valuable skills in resource research, organization, and project management.

Earlier in their career, James held roles at Siemens Wind Power as a Plant Manager and Regional Distribution Manager and at Pioneer Natural Resources and Kinder Morgan as a Scada Specialist and SCADA Controller, respectively. In these positions, they gained expertise in PLC programming, installation, and instrumentation.

Overall, James Spargo's work experience showcases their strong background in engineering, project management, and leadership roles within various industries.

James Spargo, MBA has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Project Management from Trident University International, which they earned from 2015 to 2017. James also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, which they completed from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, James has an Associate's Degree in General Studies from both Vincennes University (2012-2014) and Central Texas College (2012-2013). In 1994 to 1996, James attended Texas Tech University, specializing in Industrial Engineering.