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Lykes Bros. Inc., Tampa

Lykes Bros. Inc. announces the appointment of Johnnie P. James, Jr. to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. James will lead and manage the fifth generation, family-owned business with a focus on sustainable value creation, including identifying and building business opportunities for the future.
James most recently served as President of Resource Consulting Group, an integrated wealth management firm. James was previously COO of Oakley Transport Group in Lake Wales and the Eastern Region Leader for RSM McGladrey. James' 30+ year career includes Executive and Board leadership, tax and business planning, business development and acquisitions, high-stakes negotiations and transforming organizations into market leaders.