James Spiers

James Spiers is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and client relations across various sectors. Currently serving as a Business Loan Specialist at Santa Cruz County Bank since April 2020, James focuses on facilitating SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans by guiding businesses through the loan process. Prior roles include Senior Product Manager at Syniverse Technologies, where James led the A2P messaging product line, and Senior Program Manager at Verisign, where James developed A2P messaging products for mobile network operators. Earlier career highlights include serving as Creative Director/Program Manager at LightSurf Technologies, where James pioneered picture messaging, and co-founding The Animation Farm, specializing in multimedia content. James holds an MFA in Film, Video, and Animation from the California Institute of the Arts and a BFA in Fine Arts with a focus on Film, Video, and Computer Animation from the University of Cincinnati.