Our speakers this month are from the Center of Economic Vitality. James McCafferty brings a unique perspective and time-tested problem solving skills to the Center for Economic Vitality (CEV). He can call upon more than a decade of experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors to tackle the challenges faced by today's business community. Combining the best practices from these arenas, James crafts solutions which are efficient, practical and sustainable. His professional work experience is bolstered by a diverse educational background. James holds an MBA from Western Washington University and a BS in Journalism with an emphasis in public relations from the University of Oregon. This mix of business and communication training make James an effective and personable counselor. Currently a business strategist, James has served in multiple roles at the CEV since 2005. His present work is centered on Native American outreach efforts; specifically, providing technical assistance and support to members of the Lummi, Upper Skagit, Swinomish, and Nooksack Nations. James is driven by the belief that long term success is achieved by aligning the goals of a business with the values of its owners. Meg Greenfield
Meg Greenfield,Assistant Director of Operations Meg comes to us with nearly a decade of experience in the telecommunications industry, aiding startups and large organizations in customer service and infrastructure development. Her core competencies include: client interface design, guerilla marketing, lifecycle management, and operations. Previously Meg co-owned and managed Blue Frog Internet, based in Rochester, New York where she led it to a multimillion dollar company in two years. Prior to Blue Frog, she taught at both the University of Iowa and Syracuse University. Meg received a master's in business administration in finance, at the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. In her spare time Meg runs, bikes and raises a son.