Dr. Jim Vernon's leadership experience with schools, colleges, and universities as a C-level leader spans 40 years. He is a consultant to higher education through his consulting firm, Collegiate Education Leadership, LLC. As vice president/managing director for a public company and with significant budget accountability, he led a division comprised of ten colleges. He has also served as senior vice president with oversight for twenty college campuses. With significant experience serving as a campus president and interim president, he recently was approved as a member of The Registry for interim placements. 

As an academic leader, Vernon has been a vice president for academic affairs for two universities and served as dean of a BS/BA program, along with significant experience working with regional, national, and programmatic accreditors. He also has served as president of trade associations in two states. In addition, Dr. Vernon is an M&A intermediary and advisor and a licensed real estate sales associate.