Jim Charles, M.S.

The mission of the American Numismatic Society is to promote and advance the study, research, and appreciation of numismatics. Founded in 1858, The American Numismatic Society is dedicated to the study and appreciation of numismatics and has assembled a permanent collection of more than 800,000 coins, monetary objects, medals, and other related items dating back to 2000 BCE. The specialized library contains approximately 100,000 books, documents, and artifacts that are among the finest of such… Show more

The mission of the American Numismatic Society is to promote and advance the study, research, and appreciation of numismatics. Founded in 1858, The American Numismatic Society is dedicated to the study and appreciation of numismatics and has assembled a permanent collection of more than 800,000 coins, monetary objects, medals, and other related items dating back to 2000 BCE. The specialized library contains approximately 100,000 books, documents, and artifacts that are among the finest of such resources. Together, they comprise one of the most extensive numismatic holdings in the world. The Society is also a global leader and innovator in the development of digital numismatic resources and is one of the largest publishers of scholarly numismatic research, enjoyed by its members, fellows, and the public at large. Show less

Jim has spent the last 20 years in growth companies sponsored/invested in by private equity firms that focus on investing in high-growth, technology businesses across the U.S. and Canada that generally have between $25 million and $150 million in revenue with demonstrated capital efficiency. These Private Equity firms specialize in software, Internet, information services and tech-enabled services companies that have operating discipline and aspirations for greatness. They include: Crosslink… Show more

Jim has spent the last 20 years in growth companies sponsored/invested in by private equity firms that focus on investing in high-growth, technology businesses across the U.S. and Canada that generally have between $25 million and $150 million in revenue with demonstrated capital efficiency. These Private Equity firms specialize in software, Internet, information services and tech-enabled services companies that have operating discipline and aspirations for greatness. They include: Crosslink Capital Strome Mezzanine Fund Apax Partners Volition Partners Cascade Partners Endurance Ventures Show less

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into… Show more

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at nearly 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines. Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. Show less

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and… Show more

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Today, membership stands at approximately 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. Our voice was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, development of the national cemetery system, in the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, we won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active duty service members, and members of the guard and reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We were the driving force behind the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, and continually fight for improved VA medical centers services for women veterans. The VFW's legislative advocacy efforts were also the driving force behind the passage of the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the passage of the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act, which the VFW considers one of the most significant pieces of veterans legislation in history. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area CEO Netweavers is a non-profit, 501c6 organization, a peer to peer support network of CEO's, COO's and their trusted service advisors, committed to helping each other by freely sharing ideas, skills, experiences and relationships without any expectation of return. Members are all committed to the concepts of Servant Leadership. The vision is to transform business and enrich lives through Servant Leadership. Jim's focus on the Board from 2004 through 2008 was on the… Show more

Dallas/Fort Worth Area CEO Netweavers is a non-profit, 501c6 organization, a peer to peer support network of CEO's, COO's and their trusted service advisors, committed to helping each other by freely sharing ideas, skills, experiences and relationships without any expectation of return. Members are all committed to the concepts of Servant Leadership. The vision is to transform business and enrich lives through Servant Leadership. Jim's focus on the Board from 2004 through 2008 was on the Corporate Governance Committee. Show less

Jim has served on 8 Boards. The National Association of Corporate Directors is the recognized authority focused on advancing exemplary board leadership and establishing leading boardroom practices. Informed by more than 35 years of experience, NACD delivers insights and resources that more than 14,000 corporate director members rely upon to make sound strategic decisions and confidently confront complex business challenges. NACD provides world-class director education programs, national peer… Show more

Jim has served on 8 Boards. The National Association of Corporate Directors is the recognized authority focused on advancing exemplary board leadership and establishing leading boardroom practices. Informed by more than 35 years of experience, NACD delivers insights and resources that more than 14,000 corporate director members rely upon to make sound strategic decisions and confidently confront complex business challenges. NACD provides world-class director education programs, national peer exchange forums, and proprietary research to promote director professionalism, ultimately enhancing the economic sustainability of the enterprise and bolstering stakeholder confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and governance stakeholders, NACD is shaping the future of board leadership. Board Experience includes: Adesso Solutions, Chicago, Illinois 2011 - Present A Consumer Products SaaS company focused on Trade Promotion and Effectiveness. USO Advisory Board DFW, Texas 2006 - Present A private, nonprofit, 501c3 organization, whose mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform. CEO Netweavers Dallas, Texas 2002 - 2014 A private, nonprofit, 501c3 organization, whose mission is focused on CEO servant leadership. Global Network Services Dallas, Texas 2005 - 2007 A cloud based company focused on providing IT hardware and software services. Lotus Corporation Advisory Board Boston, Massachusetts 1990 - 1994 A software company focused on groupware eventually bought by IBM. Telpro Dallas, Texas 1980 - 1984 A data processing company focused on building and moving data centers. Shared Services Corporation Dallas, Texas 1980 - 1984 A data center time sharing company. Just Technical Associates Dallas, Texas 1979 - 1984 A management and information technology consulting company. Show less

SIM brings together IT leaders to share, network and give back to their communities through the collaboration of local chapters. SIM members strongly believe in and champion: •The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership; •The creation and sharing of best practices; •The effective, efficient and innovative business use of information technology to continuously bring to market valuable products and services; •IT management and leadership skills development that enables our… Show more

SIM brings together IT leaders to share, network and give back to their communities through the collaboration of local chapters. SIM members strongly believe in and champion: •The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership; •The creation and sharing of best practices; •The effective, efficient and innovative business use of information technology to continuously bring to market valuable products and services; •IT management and leadership skills development that enables our members growth at each stage of their career; •The replenishment and education of future IT leaders including a strong role in influencing university curriculums and continuing education; •Working with the IT industry to shape its direction; •Policies and legislation that stimulate innovation, economic development, healthy competition and IT job creation; Technology, Product Management, SaaS, BI/BA, Product Marketing, Pragmatic Marketing, disruptive technologies, multifamily housing, real estate, Management Consulting, Coaching, Private Equity, Company Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Growth/Exit Strategy Creation, Implementation, Startup leadership, acquisition Targeting, Due Diligence, Integration, Joint-Venture/Strategic Alliance Creation, International Experience, Cultural Sensitivity, Operations Strategy Creation, Execution, Business Process Analysis, Redesign, Change Management Leadership, Employee Onboarding, Training, market/product viability assessments; growth initiatives; new ventures; competitive analysis; market segmentation; SaaS , brand development, market entry tactics; product/ planning; product life cycle management, software defined networks and virtualization. Show less

Mission: The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Millions of times each year at hundreds of locations around the world, the USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and President… Show more

Mission: The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. Millions of times each year at hundreds of locations around the world, the USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and President of the United States, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the USO. Show less