Jill James

       Jill James currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for John S. James Co. Her responsibilities encompass oversight to all company Import, Export, Transportation, and Consulting services. In addition, she has worked with Foreign-Trade Zone implementations on multiple levels, advising clients as to best practices to realize maximum gains from their import processes.

        Ms. James has worked for the John S. James Co. since 1991, serving in various capacities and locations. After becoming a Licensed Customs Broker in 1992, she has since obtained accreditation as a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES) as well as an Accredited Zone Specialist. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Global Logistics Associates which is an association of independent Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers based in the Netherlands.

         Over the years, Ms. James has served on the Board or Committees for the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ), the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), and the Atlanta International Forwarders & Brokers Association (AIFBA). She participates in numerous forums and committees that help mold international trade practices on a federal level.