James Marlar

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ABOUT JAMES MARLAR

A highly experienced Technology Executive, Business Improvement Manager, who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals through successful complex technical projects and operational changes. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 32 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business unit development, project and product management. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization\'s critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings. Working at SouthTrust Bank he managed various IT initiatives including; software selection, data conversion, data analysis of customer identification data to establish complete customer relationships, and process improvement projects. As a Vice President with Founders Investment Banking, he is focused on the Internet, digital media and technology sectors. He brings to Founders deep industry knowledge developed over 35-years serving as a project manager and other management roles in software and hardware operations within the banking, insurance and software vertical for worldwide, mid-sized, and small companies. He is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.S. in Business Administration and a former counterintelligence agent for the U.S. Army. Specialties: IT management, Project Management, IT Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Exit Strategies for business owners, and Mergers, Acquisitions.