Dec 23, 2012

PAOB Member Induction | Welcome James Ireland

The PAOB welcomes new member COL. (R) James Ireland. James Ireland has 43 years of experience which includes 26 years of military service as a retired Army Colonel. In addition to numerous leadership positions including assignments in the Pentagon, the Office of the Secretary of the Army and others, during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Farewell (the largest logistical undertaking in our nation’s history) James was the 1st Area Support Group Commander. Upon retirement from the military, James held the position as Director of Logistics Integration for Sears. During his nine years with Sears he received many awards including selection to the CEO’s top 100 executives.

As a former military officer James believes in giving back to our veterans. Through his work with Montero Medical Missions, James is the Director of the Health Fair for Veterans which is a quarterly health fair that provides free health screenings to veterans across the Hampton Roads area.


We at the PAOB appreciate his service to our country and to his fellow veterans.