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James O'Gara

Galvanizer · DISC type Id
Chief Executive Officer and Founder at OnMessage
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

James OGara is the CEO and Founder of OnMessage, bringing over three decades of leadership in strategic communications. He specializes in helping high-growth and Fortune 1000 companies align their go-to-market strategy and messaging to drive business outcomes. Colleagues and clients describe him as a visionary, passionate, and strategic leader.

He was the Executive Editor for CEO Communicator, a digital magazine from OnMessage tailored for C-suite executives focused on excellence in communications.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Persuader
Self-Assured
Socially Adept

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Corporate Storytelling
His entire career is focused on helping companies transform complex strategies into clear and compelling stories that drive measurable business results.
Go-to-Market Strategy
He has extensive experience helping C-suite executives align their company's go-to-market strategy, messaging, and culture to accelerate growth.
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Career

Work history

10-2001 - 10-2025
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
OnMessage
1-2017
Executive Editor
CEO Communicator, The Digital Magazine
12-2016
CEO and Founder
StoryDimensions
Vice President, Strategic Marketing
ePartners, Inc.
Director of Global Marketing
Micrografx
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Education
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Grand View University
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Influence (I)

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