At a recent FOS all-team meeting, James Matz’s enthusiasm for his role and the leadership qualities he brings to it were on full display. I’m happy to announce that James has been promoted to Director of Account Operations for Simplebid®. James once wrote, “I love JOC. When used properly, it’s the best tool for government agencies to protect their taxpayers and have clear, transparent, and accurate project spending.”

James is a skillful communicator who believes highly relational, professional interaction with peers, associates, and clients improves project outcomes and overall facility performance.

 In the all-team meeting, James shared a client success story that underscored the value of customer service in building good client-agency relationships that serve our existing accounts and help build a reputation that fosters growth. He has expressed a desire to make Simplebid® not only a trusted JOC process but the preferred one for clients who want a customizable, dedicated JOC program and a level of service they have not previously had. This made him the ideal candidate for promotion to the next level as Simplebid® continues to grow.

 In his new role, James will be a leading voice in Simplebid’s® management and operations. His vision, drive, and passion are set to transform Simplebid® from a boutique JOC provider to a forward-thinking entity. He envisions a future where technology, coupled with the team’s experiences, will create a continuously improving product. I expect this vision to motivate us all as we continue on a journey of growth and improvement.

 We are fortunate to have James as a leader and mentor on our team. Since 2023, he has been a teaching liaison for the Center for JOC Excellence (CJE) Southern California chapter, sharing his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with others. His frequent representation of FOS and Simplebid® at national conferences further demonstrates his commitment to our team’s growth and development.

 As director of account operations, James will spearhead Simplebids® organizational growth strategies and oversee teams of regional and project account managers, unit price book cost estimators and analysts, and contract managers, and have financial and software decision making responsibilities. Please join me in congratulating James on this well-deserved promotion!