James R. Cooper is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Maxser Consulting Group, LLC and Pastor of Restoration International Christian Ministries. Originally from Long Island, NY, James lives in Maryland with his wife Regyna and their son Andrew.
James’ professional journey began with the privilege of serving in the US Air Force as a Security Policeman and Military Working Dog Handler. While serving in the military, James was called to special assignments. James provided dignitary support for foreign leaders and heads of state, including President Ronald Reagan, Vice President George Bush, and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. The highlight of James’ military career was providing dignitary support for the United Nations 40th anniversary. Foreign leaders from around the world were in attendance. With his military tour ending, and a burning desire to compete in the ‘real’ world, James found himself in California starting over in the private sector.
Transitioning from the military back to the civilian world, tests both your commitment, adaptability and resolve. An unexpected encounter lead to a position as a security officer, and his corporate climb. God used that position as the door that has allowed James to manage multimillion dollar budget portfolios for several Fortune 500 corporations in a number of varying operational roles. While living in Charlotte, NC a new opportunity offered itself, in the IT field. With a seed planted by his father when he was a young boy, James knew there was more to learn and experience. With a change of direction and reduction in pay, he pressed into the new field and excelled to the point where he lead multimillion dollar projects as a Project/Program Manager.
With a drive instilled in him from his youth, to own his own business, James has successfully launched 2 organizations. With all of his professional success, the road he was about to travel was the greatest of his life.
Knowing there was more for him to do, James was called to lead and teach uncommon leaders. This seemed difficult to imagine, but when God ordains a thing, it is done. With much prayer, worship and fasting, Restoration International Christian Ministries was launched in 2010. All the doors that God has opened, has given James the opportunities to share his message of success, both at home and abroad, and has uniquely equipped him as he assists organizations and individuals to break through barriers to and their success.
