James is a Senior Engagement Manager at Ducker Carlisle where he leads strategy and advisory assignments and specializes in the industrial middle market. James holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Purdue University and an MBA from Indiana University. He has over 10 years of operational and consulting experience across a variety of manufacturing sectors and has led critical growth and acquisition engagements at Ducker Carlisle for 5 years. Clients value James’ capabilities in market modeling and strategic development where he has demonstrated clear recommendations within niche environments.