Chris James

Chris James is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and graphic design. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Option Bureau since March 2023, Chris also owns JPI, a role held since January 2017, and contributes as a Graphic Designer for Faith Church since September 2021. Previous ventures include ownership of Heavy Color, which specialized in graphic design and screen printing from January 2014 to January 2022, and True North, an art exhibition and performance space in North Florence from June 2015 to January 2016. Chris's background also includes a role in the Business Office at Medical Associates of the Shoals from July 2009 to May 2015 and an internship as a GIS Analyst at SICS Consultants, LLC in early 2012. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science from the University of North Alabama and an Associate degree in Arts from Northwest Shoals Community College.