James S. Welch Jr.

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James Stewart Welch Jr.
Born
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Education
Occupation(s)Academic, Actor, Retired U.S. Army Officer, Nonprofit Leader
SpouseLori Vaun Hays
Children2
Military career
Service / branch
Rank Colonel (United States) [1]
Awards

James Stewart Welch Jr. FRSA is an American academic, actor, retired U.S. Army officer, and nonprofit leader. Throughout his multifaceted career, Welch has served in military and nonprofit leadership, as well as management and business law education. Notable among his published works is a corporate recovery model—Replace, Restructure, Redevelop, and Rebrand—offering a practical framework for guiding organizations through recovery following ethical failure. [2]

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Early life and education

James Welch was born in Columbia, South Carolina. His academic journey is marked by a commitment to lifelong learning, having earned numerous advanced degrees in a variety of fields. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Welch then pursued a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Kentucky, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida State University and a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Alabama. [3]

He went on to obtain a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Columbia Theological Seminary. His educational achievements culminated with a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with his research focusing on corporate law and financial regulation. [3]

Nonprofit career

James Welch began his career as a Presbyterian minister and nonprofit leader. He served as pastor in Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations across Kentucky, [4] North Carolina, [5] and Florida [6] including historic churches, Long Creek Presbyterian Church [7] in Kings Mountain, North Carolina and MacPherson Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. [8]

In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Welch held leadership positions on numerous committees and boards at the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). His contributions include serving on the Board of Trustees for the Presbyterian Foundation, [9] one of the oldest and largest private foundations in the United States, established in 1799. [10] Welch was also a commissioner to the 217th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). [11] His book, Life Unlimited, has garnered attention for its insightful exploration of faith and personal development. [12]

Military career

James Welch's career in the United States Army Reserve spanned several decades, during which he served in various leadership roles. [13] He retired as a Colonel in 2021, [1] having held positions with units such as the 350th Civil Affairs Command, the United States Army Chaplain Center and School, and the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. [14] His final assignment was as a reserve officer in the Office of the Chief of Chaplains (OCCH), The Pentagon, serving as Strategic Planner for Future Operations and Reserve Advisor to the Chief of Policy and Government Affairs including work on a Department of the Army publication on Moral Leadership, DA Pam 165-19. [15]

For his service, Welch was awarded the Legion of Merit, one of the United States Army's most prestigious military honors. He also received the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device and gold hourglass, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. [16]

Academic career

James Welch is currently a faculty member at the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa having taught previously at Eckerd College. [3] He has taught an array of courses, including Business Law, Strategic Management, Global Business, and Leadership. His expertise in these fields has made him a sought-after speaker and presenter at academic conferences around the world, including the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, the International Leadership Association, and the European Group for Organizational Studies. [17]

Welch's scholarly work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the fields of business strategy, ethics, and leadership. His publications include articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Business Strategy, Strategy and Leadership, and the Law and Financial Markets Review. [18] [19] Notable among his published works is a corporate recovery model: Replace, Restructure, Redevelop, and Rebrand, which explores an innovative framework for corporate recovery. [2] He is a fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. [20]

Acting career

In recent years, Welch has expanded his career into the world of acting, with a growing portfolio of film and television appearances. His acting credits include roles in both feature films and short films, [21] such as:

Personal life

James Welch is married and has two children. He currently resides in the Tampa Bay area, where he continues to pursue his diverse professional interests.

Publications

Faith and Personal Development

Academic Publications

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