James Staton

President and Chairman of the Board of Debriant's Office Services, Inc., in Charlotte, NC. Responsible for the efficient operation of all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. Within the limits of approved responsibilities entails financial, legal, personnel, administration, marketing and communications. I developed and manage a maintenance, facilities management-program that details standard/non standard MRO expenses.

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry) March 1990 – March 1992 (2 years 1 month) Mr. Staton was responsible for the efficient operation of all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of this industry group. Within the limits approved responsibilities entailed financial and legal control, operations, personnel, administration and communications.

Mr. Staton was responsible for the efficient operation of all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of this industry group. Within the limits approved responsibilities entailed financial and legal control, operations, personnel, administration and communications.

Mr. Staton was responsible for the efficient operation of all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of this industry group. Within the limits approved responsibilities entailed financial and legal control, operations, personnel, administration and communications.

Mr. Staton was responsible for the efficient operation of all policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors of the related industry groups. Within the limits approved responsibilities entailed financial and legal control, operations, personnel, administration and communications.

Responsible for recruitment, retention, services, training, education and support to associated trade groups and associations. During his tenure, membership nearly doubled and revenues increased by more than 80%.

International Trade Show. This show was promoted in 125 countries, encompassing more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space. The attendance of his last managed show exceeded 30,000 attendees from more than 50 countries. Mr. Staton worked with the US Department of Commerce, US consulates worldwide, The White House, Governors, Mayors and numerous government agencies including the FBI and CIA. Mr. Staton developed a global network.

at (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry) January 1984 – March 1986 (2 years 3 months) Mr. Staton served as Vice President of Sales for the Trade Show Group, in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Staton coordinated, managed and promoted the Purchasing Managers Associations annual trade show and the Smaller Manufacturers Council’s trade show in addition to other local and regional trade shows.

Directed a work force of 32 tradesmen in this union shop. This 80 Million Dollars business was the last American manufacturer of sheet feed printing presses. Responsible for the maintenance, safety, security and support of this 24 hour manufacturing process. This 250,000 square foot facility employed 500 people.

Mr. Staton served as an Industrial Sales Engineer with Mechanical Transmission Supply, Pittsburgh, PA. This entailed the sales, service, replacement and new installation of equipment and systems powering industry.

Facilities management-consulting firm provided a detailed system for standard/non standard MRO expenses. Those requirements were segmented by labor, material and time. Standard hours and costs were established and a coordinated program of work orders, labor/material cost accounting and expense reduction established. Policies and procedures were developed and implemented to sustain the recommendations to management.

Mr. Staton served as a Process Engineer with General Motors Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA. In this role he was responsible for the estimation of cost for material, labor and overhead cost related to automobile production projects. Additionally, he was responsible for full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. He became familiar with organizations and programs such as EPA, OSHA, National Electric Codes, etc.