Trusted business and technology guidance built on relationships.

R James Company brings decades of leadership experience in sales, channel development, and enterprise consulting. We work with companies and organizations to solve real problems with practical, service-first guidance.

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Partners & Engagements

Amptra Charging

We represent Amptra, a portable charging station network that brings convenient, rentable power to venues, gyms, and public spaces. We're actively placing stations throughout Utah and helping venues maximize guest experience and revenue.

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How We Work

Our Approach

Built on Service

Good business starts with helping people well. That principle shapes how we plan, communicate, and deliver every engagement.

Broad Experience

Decades of experience in business development, sales, consulting, and technology give us both strategic vision and practical judgment.

Long-Term Focus

We treat clients as long-term partners. Responsive service, trusted advice, and solutions that fit the way real businesses operate.

We value our customers as our family and want to provide the highest quality of services.

Mission

Service, support, and quality remain the standard.

R James Company exists to serve customers with the same care and consistency that built the business in the first place.

Serve people well

Every engagement starts with listening, understanding the real need, and delivering practical help that respects the customer's time and goals.

Keep quality personal

The company's guiding belief is simple: customers should be treated like family and supported with honesty, responsiveness, and respect.

Build trust over time

Strong business relationships come from steady follow-through, clear communication, and work that continues to be useful after the project is complete.

Who We Work With

The mission extends to the companies R James Company represents and supports. That includes representing growing companies like Amptra Charging — bringing convenient, rentable portable power to venues across the State of Utah — and consulting with innovative companies like SynOI, which is building governed memory and orchestration infrastructure for the next generation of AI-powered software.

In both cases, the work is guided by the same standard: practical support, honest advice, and a commitment to helping good ideas reach the people who need them.

History

A family legacy shaped the company's approach to business.

The R James Company story begins in Logan, Utah, and carries forward a long-standing respect for entrepreneurship, community, and service.

Portrait connected to the early history of R James Company

The R James Company was founded in the early 1960s by Ray James in Logan, Utah. Owning and building a business had been a lifelong goal, shaped by years of study, work, and mentorship across California, Utah, and Colorado.

Ray opened the business on Main Street. What began with a focus on shoes grew into a broader community presence and became part of family life, education, and service in Logan.

After Ray's passing in 1970, the business eventually closed, but the example he set continued to influence later generations. In 1980, Louis James began building companies of his own and later brought that experience into the corporate world.

Years later, after reflecting on the service that Ray and his mentors had given to their community, Louis returned to entrepreneurship and re-established R James Company as a tribute to that standard of care.

Today the company carries that legacy forward through consulting, technology support, and practical guidance for businesses that value trusted relationships.

Services

Practical consulting for businesses that need experienced support.

R James Company brings together experience in business development, entrepreneurship, international business, and technology consulting to help clients move forward with clarity.

Business Development

Strategic support informed by decades of work in field sales, telesales, multi-channel distribution, and market development.

Technology Consulting

Guidance for computers, networking, and software-related needs, with an emphasis on solutions that fit the size and pace of the business.

Customer Support Planning

Service models and relationship-driven support shaped around responsiveness, trust, and long-term retention.

Contract Sales Representation

R James Company provides active field sales representation for companies entering new markets. Current work includes sales development for Amptra Charging across the State of Utah, placing portable charging stations with venues, gyms, and event spaces.

Approach

Engagements are approached with the expectation that good service is as important as technical or strategic advice. The goal is to provide help that is understandable, useful, and grounded in real operating experience.

About

Leadership shaped by decades of business, sales, and technology experience.

Louis James leads R James Company with a background that combines corporate leadership, entrepreneurial experience, and a strong commitment to customer relationships.

Managing Director

Louis James

Louis is responsible for sales, marketing, and business development. He brings more than three decades of experience in the computer hardware and software industry, including leadership roles in field sales, telesales, marketing, and product launch activities.

Before reestablishing R James Company, he held leadership positions with Century Software and Symantec Corporation, contributing to enterprise-focused growth and channel development.

Louis also founded and managed several international optical companies and previously operated Louis James and Associates, a manufacturer's representative firm serving data communications, software developers, systems integrators, and related resellers throughout the western United States.

That mix of entrepreneurial and corporate experience continues to shape the company's practical, service-minded approach today.

Executive Support & Operations Coordinator

ReyElle Tano

ReyElle Tano is the Executive Support & Operations Coordinator at R James Company, where she plays a key role in supporting operational structure, administrative systems, and client communication. She contributes to the development and refinement of contracts, assists in organizing internal processes, and helps ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

She is actively involved in the company's portable charging initiatives, supporting outreach, product communication, and site onboarding. Her work includes coordinating and capturing video submissions required for approval, helping facilitate new placement opportunities and expansion efforts.

Known for her attention to detail and ability to execute across multiple areas, ReyElle supports both the operational foundation and forward growth of the company.

Veterans & Small Business

Shaun James

Shaun retired after a distinguished 21-year career in the military, with service spanning major operations from Desert Storm through Iraqi Freedom. In his final assignment, he managed the complex logistics and cataloging of equipment during retrograde operations. Beyond his tactical duties, Shaun has been a vital lifeline for his brothers in arms, providing dedicated peer counseling and crisis intervention for veterans navigating PTSD and mental health challenges.

Following his military service, Shaun transitioned into the commercial transport sector as a successful over-the-road (OTR) truck driver and fleet owner. Over a multi-million-mile career, he owned his own transport company and served as a contract operator for several major national retail brands. Continually expanding his skill set, Shaun is also a trained and certified networking supervisor, specializing in upgrading critical data and communications cabling for veteran hospitals across the country.

Operations Manager

Robby James

Robby brings more than 20 years of diverse experience to the construction industry, specializing in everything from major civil infrastructure to commercial builds across the Mountain West. His extensive portfolio includes large-scale interstate road projects, bridges, and overpasses, as well as commercial foundations, convenience stores, and fuel stations.

A versatile leader, Robby also served as a route service manager and independent sales manager for a franchise operation. In this role, he was responsible for optimizing daily service routes, maintaining equipment, driving sales growth, and ensuring top-tier service delivery to homeowners. His strong operational foundation is backed by extensive experience in warehousing and logistics, where he managed shipping and receiving, forklift operations, trailer loading, and precise package sorting. Robby's unique blend of hands-on technical skill and management expertise makes him a valuable asset to any project.

Careers

Join a team built on service, trust, and long-term relationships.

R James Company is growing. We are actively recruiting talented professionals who share our commitment to honest, service-first business.

Now Hiring

Outside Sales Representative

Salt Lake County, Utah

Field sales role representing Amptra Charging and related lines across Salt Lake County. Ideal for a self-motivated professional with strong local relationships.

St. George, Utah

Expanding coverage into Southern Utah. Looking for a sales representative familiar with the St. George market and surrounding communities.

Denver, Colorado

Future opening for an outside sales representative covering the Denver metro area as part of our regional expansion.

Phoenix, Arizona

Future opening for an outside sales representative covering the Phoenix metro area as part of our regional expansion.

How to Apply

Full job description coming soon. Interested candidates are welcome to reach out directly to Louis James at 385-298-5000 to learn more about current and upcoming opportunities.