BIOGRAPHY
While growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, James Benham had a fascination with software from an early age. He began writing code at the age of 11 and by 14 had developed his first application. Just two years later, he launched his first company, providing dial-up Internet to over 4,000 users. While completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Texas A&M University, James could no longer resist the call of the entrepreneur and began establishing his second company.

James is now the founder and president of JB Knowledge Technologies, Inc. an information technology services provider and maker of the SmartBidNet and SmartCompliance software solutions. JBKnowledge specializes in enterprise application and database development, electronic data interchange, strategy consulting, mobile solutions, and web design and development, focusing on the construction, real estate, risk and insurance industries. JBKnowledge is also a four-time recipient of the Aggie 100 award and a three-time Newman 10 recipient. The company, and James, are headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX with offices in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Salta, Argentina.

With extensive experience in the use of technology to improve efficiency, James is a sought-after speaker on business information technology and software across the United States and Canada. James’ dynamic speaking style allows him to share his vast knowledge of IT in a down-to-earth manner. James is an active member and supporter of the Risk Management Society and the American Society of Professional Estimators. He serves as a member of the City of College Station Planning and Zoning Commission, as an active sponsor of the Corps of Cadet’s Association, and Chairman of the ASPE National Speaker's Bureau. No matter who he finds himself in front of, James’ passion for information technology is as evident today as it was when he wrote his first line of code.