James Kahrs

Business Development

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As a Business Development Director at Cherry Bekaert, James builds trusted relationships across the government contracting and technology sectors, helping clients navigate growth, policy shifts and emerging trends. He brings a global perspective and a strong network to every engagement.

With over a decade of international business experience, James has worked across Asia and Washington, D.C., blending public and private sector insight. His background spans government relations, market expansion and strategic partnerships, with a focus on connecting people and ideas to create lasting impact.

Community Involvement

  • The Georgetown Club — Membership Committee
  • The Capitol Hill Club — Member
  • Presidential Appointee — Presidents Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture

 

Education

  • M.S. in National Security & International Relations, The Institute of World Politics
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Politics & Homeland Security, American University
  • B.S. in Anthropology & Archaeology, Miami University of Ohio

 

Professional Involvement

  • Continued Connections — Executive connection networking group
  • Professional Services Council
  • National 8a Association
  • INSA — Business Execs for National Security

 

Community Involvement

  • The Georgetown Club — Membership Committee
  • The Capitol Hill Club — Member
  • Presidential Appointee — Presidents Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture

 

Education

  • M.S. in National Security & International Relations, The Institute of World Politics
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Politics & Homeland Security, American University
  • B.S. in Anthropology & Archaeology, Miami University of Ohio

 

Professional Involvement

  • Continued Connections — Executive connection networking group
  • Professional Services Council
  • National 8a Association
  • INSA — Business Execs for National Security

 

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