”James is a rare educator with people skills few can match. He is almost universally popular with his students, his teaching colleagues, and his professional colleagues. He is a great organizer, has promoted courses he had responsibility for well beyond the level expected, and takes responsibility for all roles he filled. His new venture, with Chedy Kalach - the ACOD, is a logical evolution of his career that will allow him to focus on delivering courses in the optical dispensing field that meet his/their high expectations, unhindered by any general bureaucracy that can affect education outcomes adversely. He has a proven track record of listening to what the 'customer' wants, tailoring courses to meet those expressed 'wants' in both Australian and New Zealand theatres of operation. Few can compete with James' drive & ability & I'm confident he will reach his goals sooner rather than later. Recommended – strongly.”