Speakers
James Harris is Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity with H-E-B. As director of diversity & inclusion, Harris develops policy, creates programming and sets the strategic direction for the company and the (10) regional diversity councils across the state.
Harris leads the supplier diversity direction for the company. He creates, collaborates and connects local, small, minority, disabled and veteran business owners to the company’s procurement and sourcing process.
James serves as director and advisor on many boards and councils; Houston Minority Supplier Development Council’s: SDAC (Supplier Diversity Advisory Council) as Chair, Texas Diversity Council Board of Directors, TrueBlue Inclusion National Member, FMI(Food Marketing Institute) Chair Supplier Diversity Committee, Houston Area Urban League, Texas NAACP; Corporate Advisory Council as Chair.
Harris has received many awards and accolades, because of his business acumen.He has the reputation of being approachable, charismatic, strategic thinker, advocate and passionate negotiator. He is a transformational thought leader.
He is married to wife, Shavonda and they have two adult children, Carmen and Brandon.They are both supply chain and logistics professionals.