Newfront has officially joined WTW, combining a technology-native approach with global expertise to better serve our clients. [Read more](https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/news/2026/01/wtw-completes-acquisition-of-newfront)

##### Chris James

Senior Vice President

Specializing in real estate and manufacturing markets, Chris James has a proven track record of identifying and creating uniquely holistic approaches for clients to create greater long-term stability and control in accomplishing their goals. Prior to Newfront, James served as Senior Vice President with an emphasis in Commercial Real Estate and Global Manufacturing business at Venbrook, a national insurance leader in retail broking, programs, and management solutions. He has also held the position of Managing Director for Pierpoint Capital Solutions, a specialty insurance program for large portfolios of one to four unit single family assets. Before joining Venbrook, he worked with the Willis Group, and prior to that, he served as a management consultant in Washington, D.C., working with Fortune 500 divisional presidents, CEOs, and general managers. Chris is a graduate of Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mandarin Chinese and a minor in Business.

[Connect with Chris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-james-0a54433/)