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The Cloud and The Grand Canyon State: Hybrid IT, Data Centers and AZ's Economic Impact

TechFocus Member Spotlight Podcast

Release Date: 02/07/2022

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James (Jim) Buie, the President of Involta, oversees all day-to-day operations and has been a driving force in accelerating Involta’s growth trajectory throughout the country. Jim has built cohesive operations and a sales and marketing culture that models his motivation and enthusiasm for the business. Initially joining Involta in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer, Jim has steadily taken on more responsibility, helping the company to profitably grow while expanding nationally.

Prior to joining Involta, Jim held executive roles at ViaWest, Comcast and AT&T. During his tenure, ViaWest became one of the largest privately-held data center infrastructure, cloud and managed IT providers in North America. At both Comcast and AT&T, Jim has been praised for his role in the successful launch and similar growth of new services.

Jim serves on the board of Sun Corridor, the economic development leader in Southern Arizona, helping drive business investment and job creation in the region. He also stays active in numerous other industry and regional technology organizations focused on developing the technology workforce, deepening tech community relationships, and driving public policy to protect innovation. Jim is a graduate of the Florida State University and earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Colorado.

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