James Pickens Jr. is an American actor who is best known for playing Dr. Richard Webber on the television series “Grey’s Anatomy” and for playing Alvin Kersh on the television series “The X-Files”. Pickens was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and he started acting while studying at Bowling Green State University. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts... read full bio
Influential Keynote Speaker James "JP" Poulter is also the creative CEO of Vixen Labs and an innovative strategist. He promotes developing a positive relationship with the very technology advancements that will determine our future thanks to his extensive awareness of the rapidly changing technical landscape. JP belongs to the millennial generation and has lived through both the constant-connectedness and digital revolution... read full bio
James Purefoy is best known for his roles in Rome and The Following. With a background in acting from the Central School of Speech and Drama, Purefoy has appeared in a variety of theater, film, and television productions for the past thirty years. Early in his career, Purefoy starred as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet. He later picked up a... read full bio
James R. Coltharp is founder and president of The KeePressing On Project LLC, an FCC expert and senior executive, advisor, and creative leader. Coltharp has previously earned both his BA and MA in economics from Miami University. He went on to begin working in federal government affairs as an executive and strategist for economics where he led policy strategy and... read full bio
James Ransone is an American actor and musician who is best known for playing Ziggy in the television series “The Wire”, Josh in the mini-series “Generation Kill”, The Deputy in the “Sinister” films and adult Eddie in the film “It Chapter Two”. Ransone studied at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and also studied at the School... read full bio
James Redfield is an American author, lecturer, screenwriter and film producer who is best known for his New York Times Best-Selling novel ‘The Celestine Prophecy’. His novel has been one of the most successful self-published books of all time and the novel has also been made into a film. Redfield was born in Birmingham, Alabama and he majored in sociology... read full bio
James Reid, an actor, singer, songwriter and record producer, is a true artist with a relentless enthusiasm for honing his craft. The president and founder of Careless is James. He is driven to find and develop musicians, and by giving Careless artists visibility on a global stage, he wants to take the local music scene to the next level. The core of... read full bio
James Remar is an American actor who is best known for playing Harry Morgan in series “Dexter”, Richard Wright in “Sex and the City”, and Peter Gambi in “Black Lightning”. He is also known for his voice-over work in ads for Lexus luxury cars. Remar studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He... read full bio
As impact investor, CEO, and educator, James Rhee empowers people, brands and companies to fulfill their true potential by marrying capital with purpose. He creates value through values, transformation through self-reflection, and reinvention through Kindness and Math™. The story of the whys and the hows of the remarkable transformation of Ashley Stewart under his leadership has inspired millions of people,... read full bio
James Nicholas Righton is an indie rock, post-punk, new wave, and new-psychedelia musician from Stratford-upon-Avon, England. James got his start as the keyboard-player of the new rave band Klaxons. He was with them until their disbandment back in 2015. A year later, James announced that he working on a new project called “Shock Machine” and later released his first solo... read full bio
Dr. Rippe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology, health and fitness and healthy weight loss in the United States. Under his leadership the Rippe Lifestyle Institute has conducted numerous research projects on cardiovascular risk factor reduction, fitness walking, weight loss, running, basketball, bodybuilding, cycling, rowing, cholesterol reduction and low fat diets. ... read full bio
James Roday is an American actor, director, and screenwriter best known for playing Shawn Spencer on the television series “Psych”. Roday studied at New York University’s Experimental Theatre Wing where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Roday started to act in theater productions some of which include, ‘Three Sisters, A Respectable Wedding’, ‘Severity’s Mistress’, ‘Sexual Perversity in... read full bio
James Rubin is an American former diplomat and journalist who has previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs under President Bill Clinton. Rubin was born in Larchmont, New York, and he earned his BA in political science as well as a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Rubin began his career... read full bio
Mr. James D. Sinegal, Jim is a Co-Founder of Costco Wholesale Corp. and has been its Chief Executive Officer since October 1993. Mr. Sinegal served as President of Costco Wholesale Corporation. From its inception to 1993, Mr. Sinegal served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Costco Wholesale Corp. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Costco Wholesale Corp. from... read full bio
James Skinner is an American business executive who has previously been vice chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, and who is the executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Skinner was born in Moline, Illinois, and served nearly 10 years in the United States Navy before beginning his business career as a restaurant manager trainee at McDonald’s. He went on to... read full bio
One of the top stand-up comedians in Australia, James performs live. James has made numerous TV appearances in addition to appearing on all of the major television networks, including Rove Live, The Footy Show, The Fat, and Headliners on The Comedy Channel. James, a practicing attorney in banking and finance, started doing stand-up and public speaking during his time in law... read full bio
James “Bonecrusher” Smith is an American former professional boxer from Magnolia, North Carolina who previously held the WBA heavyweight title. Smith has previously served in the U.S. military and worked as a prison guard before beginning his career as a boxer. During his amateur career, Smith held a record of 35-4 before turning professional. During his professional career, Smith competed... read full bio
James Spader is an actor best known for his eccentric roles in movies such as Pretty in Pink; Sex, Lies, and Videotape; Crash; Stargate; and Secretary. His most famous television role is that of the colorful attorney Alan Shore from The Practice and its spin-off Boston Legal, for which he won three Emmy Awards. Spader most recently portrayed the villainous... read full bio
James Starks is a former American professional football running back who has played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers. Starks was born in Niagara Falls, New York, and he began his career in football playing in high school where he earned All-Western New York honors and was considered a two-star recruit by Rivals. Starks went on to play... read full bio
James B. Steinberg is a Senior Counselor at ASG. He provides companies with advice on navigating global markets and creating successful growth strategies by drawing on his diplomatic expertise at the highest levels of government. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Steinberg served as Secretary of State, acting as Secretary Hillary Clinton's top deputy. At the moment, he serves as dean... read full bio
