Vote James Stewart

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 320

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Director District 2

James Stewart

Elected Experience:

Served 2 years on Mount Vernon Planning Committee
PCO from 2015-2016
State Caucus Delegate for 2016 Presidential Election

Other Professional Experience:

My LinkedIn

CMO and Co-Owner of Claim Climbers - Veterans Disability and Medical Evidence Company - Downtown Mount Vernon
GOHUNT - Head of Data, Analytics and Growth
Realtor.com - Sr. Director of Marketing Analytics
Adobe - Solution Consultant
Acquisio - Algorithm SME
ScienceOps/AdMetrica - Founding member, Algorithm Architecture and Design, Customer Service Management, Sales and Marketing

I am a current Business Owner here in Mount Vernon with our headquarters located just across from Pine Square. My professional experience ranges from startups I helped successfully sell (AdMetrica) to enterprise technology relationships while at Adobe wherein I was directly responsible for clients such as Microsoft, Nordstrom, Nintendo, WGU, University of Phoenix, SAP Concur, T-Mobile, and Realtor.com. I bring practical experience in what it takes to succeed at every level of business in modern America, what hiring panels are seeking, and how to navigate contracts and negotiations.

Education

Sedro-Woolley High School Graduate
Skagit Valley College

I dropped out of Skagit Valley College and went all in on my first startup - the results of which are, at least in part, luck.

My immediate family includes members with PhDs, CPAs, chemical engineers, IRS agents, MDs, and (former) MVHS Math Teachers. My lack of a formal degree has, at times, made my professional journey harder. I have also borne witness to people holding the highest levels of education being unemployable and dissatisfied. I bring a holistic view of what the purpose and outcomes of education are in evaluating how we measure success for our schools and students.

Community Service

Eagle Scout Project - Walking track at Clear Lake Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School Parent Group President
Jefferson Elementary Playground Remodel - Point of Light Grant

I have listed community service that has directly impacted our schools. You can read about the Jefferson Elementary Playground Remodel Project here and here. This project would not have be possible without the help of my wife Emily Stewart, and our friends and fellow parents (including but not limited to): Sarah Garrison, Jenna Orlowski, Kelly Quinn, Travis Garrison, Sean Quinn, and the man who kicked it all off by applying for a grant - Mr. Andy Bishop.

Final Statement:

I am a Skagit Valley Local who has a long history of working and volunteering with our Schools. In 2003 my Eagle Scout project was building a walking track for Clear Lake Elementary School. More recently my wife and I relaunched the Jefferson Elementary Parent Group (2023) and ran the Jefferson Elementary Playground Beatification Project (funded by the Points of Light Grant and Lowes).

With two daughters in MVSD (middle school and elementary school) and two nieces at MVHS I am personally invested in our school's ability to support the needs of our students at every level.

As a business owner in downtown Mount Vernon I spend my days helping Veterans with their VA Disability filings. My goal is to help my community be the best it can be in every facet possible.

I would be honored to bring my voice, and yours, to the MVSD School Board and ensure we are helping the district serve the community. Thank you for your consideration.