James Gurganus is the Chief Information Officer for George Fox University. With over 35 years of industry experience, James has developed a wealth of expertise in IT leadership and technology strategy. His diverse background spans healthcare, academia, high-tech manufacturing, advanced research, consumer electronics, and new business incubators. Prior to joining George Fox University, James served in numerous technology leadership roles, including positions at Oregon Health & Science University, Biotronik, and Intel Corporation. As a passionate technologist, James’s career has kept him close to academia and R&D, including 12 years of empowering long-range fundamental research in Intel’s global academic/industrial hybrid R&D division, Intel Research. James holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and has enjoyed post-graduate studies in Artificial Intelligence.
