Mark J. James, CEcD

Mark J. James is the Principal and founder of ED Solutions, Inc, a firm dedicated to helping economic development organizations with the effective use of technology. 

ED Solutions, Inc. offers web site reviews, consulting services, training services and value added products to the economic development profession.  Mark is a reseller of a variety of technology tools for the profession, including site and building databases, contact management solutions and ED web tools. Mark is also a founder of Development Results, LLC, a leading firm in the provision of economic development web site metrics.

Mark’s has a client list of over 50 organizations and companies.  As a leading trainer to the profession, last year alone, Mark instructed over 3000 ED practitioners on the use of technology.  He has also served as an advisor on the development or redesign of some of the most effective economic development web sites in the profession including those for the British Midlands, Dallas, Nashville, TVA, Philadelphia, Dayton and the State of Washington.

Prior to starting ED Solutions, Inc. in Mark was director of economic development for American Electric Power (AEP).  AEP is one of the largest investor-owned electric utility companies in the United States, serving portions of 11 states, from Michigan to Texas.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Edinboro State University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science degree from Oregon State University in Corvallis.  He also is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Business Executive Program.

Mark is an avid runner and multi-sport enthusiast and the proud parent of two great kids, aged 16 and 20.

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