Donna James

Donna A. James is the founder of Lardon & Associates LLC, serving as President & Chief Executive Officer since 2006.
Ms. James is also the founder of The Center for Healthy Families.
Current jobs include Chairman at Victoria's Secret & Co. since 2021 and Independent Director at The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. since 2021.
Former jobs include Chairman at Financial Settlement Services Agency, Inc. in 2006, Chairman at National Women's Business Council from 2010 to 2013, Director at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. from 2005 to 2010, Independent Director at CNO Financial Group, Inc. in 2011, Independent Director at Bath & Body Works, Inc. from 2003 to 2021, Independent Director at Boston Scientific Corp.
from 2015 to 2023, Independent Director at Time Warner Cable, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, Independent Director at Marathon Petroleum Corp.
from 2012 to 2018, Director at Intimate Brands, Inc. from 2000 to 2001, Director at L Brands Inc from 2003 to 2021, Independent Director at American Electric Power Co., Inc. from 2022 to 2025, Chief Administrative Officer & Executive VP at Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. from 2000 to 2003, and President-Nationwide Strategic Investments at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. from 2003 to 2006.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from North Carolina A&T State University.