James O'Brien

James J.
O'Brien currently works at Albemarle Corp., as Lead Independent Director from 2020, Eastman Chemical Co., as Independent Director from 2016, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Bluegrass, as Director.
Mr. O'Brien also formerly worked at Ashland LLC, as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2014, Ashland, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2014, Midway College, as Chairman, Humana, Inc., as Director from 2006 to 2011, WESCO International, Inc., as Director from 2015 to 2017, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, as Director, American Chemistry Council, Inc., as Director, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc., as Vice President-Customer Services, Con Edison Communications, as General Manager-Accounts, Valvoline International, Inc., as President from 1995 to 2001, Ashland Chemical Co., as Accountant, Ashland Specialty Chemical Co., as Senior Vice President, and Ashland Distribution Co., as Senior Vice President.
Mr. O'Brien received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from The Ohio State University.