James is a graduate of East Tennessee State University where he majored in Exercise Physiology and prepared for medical school. Even though his interest was always focused on medicine and science, his first career position was a trader of equities and options on the Southwest Securities Trading Floor. Desiring to enter the healthcare sector and return to his roots, he leveraged his experience from the trading floor to start capitalizing, managing, operating, and making markets in various healthcare companies. James was involved in medical devices, intra-operative neuromonitoring, clinical research, networking, pharmacies, and laboratories. He has had many roles within each company including VP of Sales, President, and CEO – for companies both private and public. He appreciates his leadership role at MTL for the opportunity to apply his vision for healthcare through the entire Commercial Team.