James Feagin IV

James Feagin IV is a board member at Venture For America and a strategic consultant with a focus on program design, strategy, and communications for small business programs. James has over 6 years of experience in the automotive industry, working with some of the biggest car brands in the world. Their previous company, Search Optics, is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides virtual showrooms (websites), SEM, SEO, Social Media & Reputation Management, Display (Re-marketing & Behavioral Targeting), Video SEO, and other digital services to premier auto dealerships and auto groups nationwide. As a senior digital marketing specialist, James was responsible for growing the business, building and training the team, and serving as the interim digital marketing manager for Chrysler. In their current role at Venture For America, James is using their skills and experience to help small businesses succeed.

James Feagin IV has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Northwood University. James also has a Radio Broadcasting Certificate from the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts and a degree in Business from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.