James Cummins is a seasoned sustainability and compliance professional within the aviation industry. As a LEED Accredited Professional, James excels in advancing clean energy strategies, environmental compliance, and grant management. Currently serving as an Environmental Program Manager at United Airlines, he has spearheaded initiatives resulting in United directly receiving over $9 million in grant funding to procure electric Ground Support Equipment (GSE) since 2019. His expertise extends to GHG emission reduction, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring adherence to international and domestic environmental regulations. James holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Texas. Based in Colorado, he is passionate about driving sustainable solutions and fostering industry leadership in climate and environmental responsibility.