James is a nationally recognized consultant, facilitator and trainer in the areas of strategic planning, leadership development, interpersonal communication and marketing. Jim is one of the principals of James L. This and Associates. He is best known as a founding partner of The Paragon Group - one of the most respected consulting firms in the credit union industry. Through these companies, Jim has helped credit unions for over twenty-five years. Jim's specialties include strategic planning, executive recruitment, leadership development and executive assessment. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and schools and one of the creators of the Volunteer Leadership Institute. The Institute is the premier source of continuing education for credit union volunteers.