James Bruton is a seasoned fractional COO/CFO, business strategist, and operations leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations scale, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate sustainable revenue growth.
James works with startups, growth-stage businesses, nonprofit organizations, and companies navigating turnaround or transition periods. He helps executive teams identify operational roadblocks, build scalable infrastructure, improve profitability, and create clear paths toward sustainable growth.
James has held senior operations and finance roles across technology, construction, publishing, home services, events, professional services, and nonprofit environments. His experience includes business planning, budgeting, process improvement, workforce planning, systems development, financial management, and organizational execution.
As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of a Chicago-based interactive marketing firm, James led operational strategy during a period of rapid growth, helping build internal systems, improve workflows, and support the company’s transition toward acquisition by a publicly traded company.
James earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and is a Certified Festival & Events Executive through the International Festivals & Events Association.
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