James O. Rodgers, CMC The Diversity Coach (tm) Decatur, GA jora@thediversitycoach.com www.thediversitycoach.com (404) 286-1234 Current Responsibilities: Diversity Task Force,     IMC Academy Faculty Development Prior IMCUSA positions:  - Program Committee, Certification Panel,    “Dream Job” Faculty, Speaker at ConfabUSA.

Jim Rodgers, The Diversity Coach™, is President and Chairman of J.O. Rodgers and Associates, Inc. (Decatur, GA). He is a world-class speaker, master facilitator, author, experienced consultant and trusted advisor to organizational leaders. He has built the premier consultancy in the diversity management field for companies seeking to implement diversity management as a core strategy. He is the author of Managing Differently: Getting 100% From 100% of Your People, 100% of the Time. Jim has distinguished himself in the field of diversity management. He is the only CMC to have a practice focused in this emerging field. His unique approach combines the disciplines of change management and strategy implementation, with the principles of diversity management, to produce a sustainable outcome for his clients. In addition to the National IMC BOD, Jim serves on the board of The High Museum of Art (Vice Chairman-Membership), the Advisory Council of Habitat for Humanity-Atlanta (former Board Chair), and the Advisory Council of the Diversity Leadership Forum.