Veteran development professional, Aaron James, will join The East Lake Foundation as Vice President of Development on March 1.  James will be responsible for creating and implementing a five-year Development Strategy and will lead the Foundation’s Development team.
 
James is well-known and respected in the development and academic fields, with 15 years of experience. Most recently, James served as Vice President of Development and Education at the Georgia Aquarium where he was responsible for enhancing its mission through strategic planning of its fundraising and general member cultivation. He managed the annual, capital, planned giving, and sponsorship programs for the Aquarium and was responsible for developing the formal, long-range fundraising strategy.

Prior to the Georgia Aquarium, James worked in development, admissions and financial aid roles for a variety of independent schools across the country.
 
“We are very excited to have Aaron join our East Lake Foundation team,” said Daniel Shoy, Jr., President of the East Lake Foundation. “His experience and proven record of success in development and education will translate well to the holistic community revitalization work we do in the East Lake community.”