James Ashton

James Ashton has extensive experience in leadership roles, particularly as a board member for various companies, including Crown Health Care Laundry Services, Creative Extruded Products, and Capton, Inc. As President of Ashton and Associates since 1985, James has focused on improving operations for industrial clients and facilitating acquisitions in partnership with private equity firms. James formerly held chairman positions at Wild Things, LLC, and Small Tube Products LLC, overseeing successful restructures and growth initiatives. With an academic background that includes a Ph.D. from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School, James Ashton combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business insight.