James Tippit is an accomplished and visionary leader who has made a mark in various sectors. He currently serves as the Corporate Responsibility Officer at Independent Bank, where he oversees three departments in community development, marketing, and human resources. James is well-versed in financing strategies that serve the underserved and enable sustainable public-private partnerships. In this regard, he has leveraged tax credit programs, private equity, and incentives such as TIF to fund affordable housing, education and savings strategies, and an FQHC in McKinney, Texas. Moreover, James excels in non-profit management, venture capital, and angel investment, all of which have enabled him to make an impact in his professional career. He is a graduate of the University of St Andrews, Baylor University, and the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. With a personal mission of elevating people through collaborative investment, James Tippit is a force to be reckoned with in the corporate and non-profit spaces.