James Herring

Operating Vice President, Propel

Responsible for driving Propel’s value acceleration efforts as part of Unity’s Partner & Propel strategy. Focused on advancing Office of the CFO capabilities through the development of data-driven and AI-enabled FP&A solutions.

Most recently served as a member of the Resources Group at American Securities, within their financial performance team. Prior to that, held multiple FP&A and operational finance roles at Stanley Black & Decker and PepsiCo.

MBA, Baruch College (Zicklin School of Business); BA in Government & Economic Policy, Dartmouth College.

Where I spent my childhood, and where have I been since?

I was born in Munich, Germany and raised in Brooklyn, NYC. I later spent several years in New Hampshire for school, returned to New York City after graduation, and ultimately moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the COVID pandemic.

Family matters

More than anything! My wife and daughter are my world, and I am incredibly grateful to have such an amazing immediate and extended family

First job ever

A summer job at a hospital in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. A close childhood friend and I worked in the pharmacy department, making delivery runs throughout the hospital.

Where you’ll find me on a Saturday morning

Whipping up an immaculate fruit smoothie in the kitchen, or out on a walk with our French Bulldog

Favorite workout

Pickup basketball – Nothing like reliving the glory days while getting great cardio in with friends.

Daily Reads & Podcasts

What’s New (WSJ), The Daily (NY Times), Acquired, and the occasional true crime podcast

 

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