Prior to founding OCC, James was the Director of Analytics and Research at McWhinney, where he implemented best use practices in financial modeling and vetted the financial performance of company investments to stakeholders for over $1 billion. In addition, James garnered recognition at McWhinney for his knowledge in investments, steering the company to found a non-voting investment committee position where he could provide insight and guidance on cohesive investment strategies. Previously James worked at Real Capital Solutions, where he provided financial management and analytics for value-add commercial investments. James started his career with CBRE as the head analyst for the investment sales team. He built financial models, generated market analytics, analyzed leases, and guided the due diligence for commercial disposition/acquisitions. With over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, James brings significant experience in developing financial strategies with long-term investment outlooks, superior analytical skills, and outstanding leadership abilities. James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.