BIOGRAPHY
While growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, James Benham began writing code at the age of 11 and by 14 had developed his first application. Three years later, he co-managed an ISP, providing dial-up Internet to over 4,000 users.  James went on to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science in Information Systems at Texas A&M University, and during his final year at Texas A&M established 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 cloud software solutions. JBKnowledge specializes in enterprise application and database development, electronic data interchange, strategy consulting, mobile solutions, web design and development, focusing on the construction, real estate, risk and insurance industries. As a rapidly growing business year after year, JBKnowledge is also a five-time recipient of the Aggie 100 award and a four-time Newman 10 recipient. The company, and James, are headquartered in Bryan/College Station, TX with offices around the U.S.A. and in 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 a vast knowledge of and appreciation for the power of IT in a down-to-earth manner, engaging manner. James presented the keynote at the 2012 AGC IT Forum in Chicago and will be speaking at the CFMA, CIQS, and CCA national conferences in 2013, see his full schedule here. James is an active member and supporter of the Risk Management Society, Construction Financial Management Association, Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Associated General Contractors of America, Corps of Cadet's Association and American Society of Professional Estimators. James is Chairman of the ASPE National Speaker's Bureau and in 2012, was elected to City Council Place 6 of the City of College Station, TX.