James Jackson, III serves as the Assistant Vice President of Community Development at Zions Bank, where he assists in managing the Community Reinvestment Act activities and compliance. Although, James has worked in various areas of the financial industry for over 18 years, he has found his passion in serving his community.He serves on several boards of directors, and is the founder of the Utah Black Chamber. James is often sought after by various communities, government, and corporations for guidance related to topics of diversity and inclusion. His goal is to further promote Utah diversity with the hopes of it becoming a more attractive destination for people of color. James is a graduate of the University of Utah, and has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is currently engaged, and is the father of three children.