Originally from Mexico, James is a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. He graduated from Monterrey Tech with a degree in Financial Management and played college football for his university, GO BORREGOS!. Prior to joining the Tepper School of Business, he worked for BBVA as a Senior Banker in Mexico City and as a Portfolio Analyst for U.S. Bank in Denver. Being a huge Broncos and sports fan, he was usually found attending sports games after work. Currently as an MBA student, he spends most of his spare time watching college football, discussing economic theories, competing in sports, and going to William Penn for wings and tots.