James Morrell is an operations and leadership consultant who has worked extensively with cooperatives, independents, and non-profit organizations building team-based systems and solutions that support their organizational mission. Specializing in food systems development and organizational culture, James is known for promoting an energetic approach towards creating positive impacts. Through his work, James continues to advocate for the cultivation of local and regional partnerships in order to strengthen locally based economies and to increase real-world community access to fresh, local, and healthy foods.