Willard James: Strategic Planning & Health/Equity Market Expertise

With an emphasis on expanding access and improving outcomes for community-based organizations, Will has demonstrated measurable success in assisting distressed companies during periods of uncertainty and growth.  

Will’s depth and breadth of knowledge in the areas of strategic planning, market analysis, and corporate development make him an invaluable asset for organizations looking to innovate during periods of disruption. In his capacity as a Fortune 25 executive, Will rolled out initiatives that focused on digital transformation, social impact, and equitable health outcomes.  

A descendant of farm workers who migrated west for better opportunities, Will witnessed firsthand the ravaging effects health and income disparities can have on less-resourced communities. That early awareness, combined with his faith and a desire to “give back and do more,” has ignited Will’s passion to help disadvantaged communities thrive and equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve and sustain healthier outcomes.  

An engagement with CHS Group is a relationship, a long-term commitment between the principles and their clients to provide solutions and generate ideas. An important part of our long-term vision is to remain an industry leader in promoting health equity and SDOH, and as a senior consultant for CHS Group, Will’s background and expertise will be central to achieving that goal.