EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHYAs the founder and managing director of Stokes Enterprises, Inc. an entrepreneurial development business initiative providing startup and growth-stage companies with leadership, development, and consulting expertise, James Stokes has been retained by business development companies, startups, universities, local city and state government agencies, restaurant owners, and medium to large businesses for more than 20 years. His understanding of complex business principles and practices enables him to analyze business needs and quickly develop and implement plans to facilitate operating growth and improvements. As a Professional Growth Coach, Stokes is very personable, confident, and effective in exceptionally diverse corporate, cultural, and interpersonal environments. He possesses an innate ability and talent for coaching, tutoring and mentoring. Stokes develops workshops by devising fun and interactive learning experiences which enables quick learning of complicated concepts. He is noted for consistent client satisfaction and results. His workshop, “Unlocking Your True Potential” is well-renowned and has garnered positive reviews.Stokes was the sole franchise owner of three Popeyes Chicken restaurants in southwestern Michigan, which consistently ranked number 9 of the 400 top-selling stores in the country for fifteen years. His restaurants were used as a training prototype for future franchise restaurateurs. Stokes has also served his community by giving to charitable organizations, serving on various community boards, and as an economic advisor for local city offices.James Stokes holds a Bachelor of Business in Training and Development from Almeda University. He is also certified in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT).