James L. Carter Jr. is an accomplished technology executive, published author, mentor, and transformational leader whose life and career embody resilience, innovation, and purpose. Originally from the Bronx, New York, James has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in corporate technology leadership, strategic planning, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise transformation.

Currently serving as First Vice President of Information Technology for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James provides executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise technology operations and infrastructure initiatives. In this role, he continues to drive modernization, operational excellence, and innovation across the organization.

Prior to joining Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, James served as Senior Director of IT Platform Services for The Coca-Cola Company, where he led strategic technology initiatives across North America Operations for one of the world’s most recognized global brands. His leadership focused on strengthening enterprise capabilities, improving operational performance, and advancing large scale technology transformation initiatives.

Before his tenure at Coca-Cola, James spent more than sixteen years with Shaw Industries as Director of Technology Planning, Strategy and Innovation, where he served as a chief technology strategist responsible for enterprise planning, infrastructure improvement, innovation, and organizational modernization efforts.

James also held leadership roles with PwC as Director of Global Technology Services and with Coopers & Lybrand as Manager of Infrastructure Operations, consistently building a reputation as a visionary and inspirational leader with a proven ability to guide organizations through periods of growth, change, and technological advancement.

Throughout his career, James has become known for leaving every organization stronger than he found it, improving efficiencies, increasing organizational capabilities, strengthening infrastructure, and building high performing teams committed to excellence and innovation.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, James is deeply committed to mentoring young people and empowering the next generation to believe that the sky is truly the limit. Through mentorship, leadership, and personal example, he inspires youth to recognize that where they begin in life does not determine where they can ultimately go.

James is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two adult children and the loving grandfather of three grandchildren, roles he considers among his greatest blessings and most meaningful accomplishments.

In addition to his corporate leadership and community engagement, James is the author of the recently published memoir, Driven by the Suit: From the Bronx to the Boardroom. Told through personal experiences and raw storytelling, the book chronicles his extraordinary journey from poverty in the South Bronx to becoming a senior technology executive for a major financial institution. More than a memoir, the book serves as an inspiring testament to the power of faith, perseverance, discipline, and purpose, reminding readers that their beginnings do not define their destiny.