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James Hart

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Owner, President & CEO at HBS Group, Inc.
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

James Hart is the President & CEO of HBS Group, Inc. , a management consultancy specializing in private market transactions and operational efficiency. An experienced business development professional, he leverages skills in financial due diligence and strategic consulting, holding both a Bachelors degree and an MBA from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

He is deeply committed to regional economic growth, serving as Chairman, President, and CEO of the Appalachian Investors Alliance. This non-profit focuses on organizing capital and providing technical support to foster seed- and early-stage equity investing in smaller, mid-American cities across Appalachia.

In 2024, his organization was awarded a nearly $3. 9 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to drive large-scale economic transformation.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Owner, President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Appalachian Investing
As Chairman and CEO of the Appalachian Investors Alliance, he actively works to organize capital and support for entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses throughout the region.
Private Market Transactions
His management consultancy, HBS Group, focuses on leading both buy-side and sell-side transactions, with a special emphasis on deal structure and financial due diligence.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
Owner, President & CEO
HBS Group, Inc.
1-2019
Chairman
Appalachian Investors Alliance
8-2000 - 3-2014
Owner, Executive Vice President/COO
World Marketing Company
3-1998 - 6-2000
Procurement Manager
ARC Diversified
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Education
2014 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2000 - 2003
Bachelor's Degree
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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