Jerry James & Associates is a management consulting firm established in 2005 which Mr. James has reactivated since leaving COMPTEL. Under Mr. James leadership, the firm has provided professional services to investors, senior management teams, emerging businesses and municipalities regarding the evaluation/implementation of business models, project management, product development/implementation, network operations/deployments, application of new technology, mergers/acquisitions/integration… Show more Jerry James & Associates is a management consulting firm established in 2005 which Mr. James has reactivated since leaving COMPTEL. Under Mr. James leadership, the firm has provided professional services to investors, senior management teams, emerging businesses and municipalities regarding the evaluation/implementation of business models, project management, product development/implementation, network operations/deployments, application of new technology, mergers/acquisitions/integration plans, wholesale and retail marketing/sales, customer service, corporate culture and organizational structures. Mr. James has over 45 years experience and has worked in numerous industries on behalf of his clients with a primary focus on the communications industry. Show less

Jerry James & Associates is a management consulting firm that provides professional services to investors, senior management teams, emerging businesses and municipalities regarding the evaluation/implementation of business models, project management, product development/implementation, network operations/deployments, application of new technology, mergers/acquisitions/integration plans, wholesale and retail marketing/sales, customer service, corporate culture and organizational structures. Mr… Show more Jerry James & Associates is a management consulting firm that provides professional services to investors, senior management teams, emerging businesses and municipalities regarding the evaluation/implementation of business models, project management, product development/implementation, network operations/deployments, application of new technology, mergers/acquisitions/integration plans, wholesale and retail marketing/sales, customer service, corporate culture and organizational structures. Mr. James has worked in numerous industries on behalf of his clients with a primary focus on the communications industry Show less

Responsible for operations and advocacy of COMPTEL which is the largest and oldest trade association that represents the members of the competitive broadband communications industry. During my tenure, COMPTEL expanded its membership, increased its financial resources, added additional professional talent to its excellent staff and continued to grow its public policy advocacy on behalf of the competitive communications industry before Congress, Federal Agencies, the Administration, industry… Show more Responsible for operations and advocacy of COMPTEL which is the largest and oldest trade association that represents the members of the competitive broadband communications industry. During my tenure, COMPTEL expanded its membership, increased its financial resources, added additional professional talent to its excellent staff and continued to grow its public policy advocacy on behalf of the competitive communications industry before Congress, Federal Agencies, the Administration, industry stakeholders and other policymakers. Show less

One of the first fiber to the premise communications companies to provide voice, data and video (TV) services in nine cities in Texas after raising $233M in February 2000. Startup to revenues over $150M and EBITDA positive with approximately 900 employees in 2005.

General Manager from 1995 -1998 for long distance operations, establishing the company as ISP and CLEC in 17 cities in Texas then transitioning to focus on regulatory and legislative polices and new business development opportunities in 1998-1999.

Supervised the construction and operation of one of the first all digital network (microwave/fiber) in Texas linking multiple cities and providing retail long distance and data, private line advanced services to residential and business customers in addition to wholesale network services and capacity. Company merged with ATC and was later acquired by LDDS/WorldCom. UNder ATC and WorldCom, was resonsible for government affairs/regulatory policy at state and federal level for a designated region… Show more Supervised the construction and operation of one of the first all digital network (microwave/fiber) in Texas linking multiple cities and providing retail long distance and data, private line advanced services to residential and business customers in addition to wholesale network services and capacity. Company merged with ATC and was later acquired by LDDS/WorldCom. UNder ATC and WorldCom, was resonsible for government affairs/regulatory policy at state and federal level for a designated region and registered lobbyist as of 1987. Help found a number of state associations such as Texaltel, COMPTEL Missouri, COMPTEL Kansas, COMPTEL Oklahoma and served on the Boards of CALTEL, COMPTEL, ALTS, and other associations. Also was involved in managing numerous acquisitions on behalf of the each company. Show less

One of the Founding Principles of management consulting practice in the communications industry serving clients in US, Canada, Europe and Japan in selections of communications equipment, network design and selection of communications services.

Senior management consultant for clients regarding their communications requirements in equipment, networks, and related services.

Started as outside representative and after graduation from UT, entered management program to serve as manager of all operations of several rural towns, metro units, on executive staff and related positions.