Ron James

Ron James is an Adjunct Professor in the Ethics and Business Law department at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. He holds a BA in Business Administration and Economics from Doane College. His expertise spans ethical business leadership, corporate responsibility, and board governance, integrating academic rigor with real-world executive experience.

Education:

• Doane College: BA in Business Administration and Economics

His research focuses on cultivating ethical frameworks for decision-making across personal, professional, and civic spheres. He emphasizes practical business insights through case studies and executive collaborations. James has served on corporate and nonprofit boards, including Allina Health Systems and Bremer Financial Corporation.

Notable Contributions:

Authored Corporate responsibility in America: Two centuries of evolution (2015). Recognized with the 2006 International Award for Business Ethics Education and 2011 Twin Cities Business Monthly Governance Awards. Presented at conferences such as the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (2014) and the Conference of Ethics & Responsibility in Engineering and Technology (2005).

Professional Roles:

• President/CEO of the Center for Ethical Business Cultures (2000-2017)
• Adjunct Instructor at University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management (2003-2009)
• Prior executive roles at Ceridian and US West Inc.

James' work bridges academic theory with corporate practice through initiatives like the ethics and compliance program with St. Thomas Law School.