James is the DTC Operations Manager for Wente Family Estates, supervising concierge services, e-commerce, and wine clubs for Wente Vineyards and Murrieta's Well. He has worked in winery hospitality and operations in Napa and Sonoma since 2017. Before moving to California, he spent more than 15 years in marketing and training roles and served as the director of corporate training for a private midwestern university. James holds an MBA from Liberty University and has completed advanced studies at American Public University, Grand Canyon University, and Walden University.