Jamie started his career as a city planner, then practiced land use/zoning law and commercial real estate law at both regional and global law firms. He made the move to in-house counsel, serving in leadership roles for a start-up, a global technology company, and most recently as General Counsel for a transportation technology firm. A North Carolina native, Jamie holds an undergraduate degree from the College of Design at NCSU, and he earned both a Masters’ Degree in Planning and his JD from UNC Chapel Hill. He has long been active in equity and justice issues and was appointed by NC’s Governor to chair the Orange County Board of Elections. Jamie serves as an advisor and supporter to ThriveSeed, a non-profit based in New Delhi, India, serving women and children in need.