Chief Operating Officer
Jason James is Usalco’s Chief Operating Officer, driving operational excellence and long-term growth. Since joining Usalco in February 2021, Jason has led the company’s Lean transformation, enhancing manufacturing processes, productivity, and strengthening cost controls, while upholding the highest standards of safety for our employees and the community. He also serves on Usalco’s Board of Directors, contributing strategic insight to the company’s future.
Jason brings deep expertise in global operations and supply chain leadership. Before Usalco, he held senior roles at Honeywell, including Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Vice President of Engineering and Functional Excellence, where he led complex international programs and operational transformations. His career also includes leadership roles at Covanta, Linde, and BOC, where he managed operations, engineering, and execution for critical projects.
A former U.S. Marine Corps Special Ops non-commissioned officer, Jason applies disciplined, strategic leadership to every challenge. He holds an MBA, a Master’s in Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
