Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEEL, LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics)

Louis E. James is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SEEL, LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics). He is renowned for his exceptional business acumen and transformative leadership. Born in Starkville, Mississippi, and a Vietnam War veteran, Louis holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Mississippi Valley State University. His entrepreneurial journey began in the 1970s when he established multiple grocery and convenience stores in Chicago. He later acquired Morrilton Plastic Products and TTO, Inc. In 2007, he founded MCL Jasco, Inc., which now comprises five subsidiary companies operating across various states and industries, including energy, automotive, supply chain management, and agriculture. His flagship company, SEEL, LLC, is a key part of this diverse portfolio.

Louis is also a committed philanthropist and has been named the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year for Michigan and Northwest Ohio by EY. He is also nominated for the 2024 Gandhi Award for Global Justice. Louis has been married to Dr. Pamela James for over 50 years, and they have two daughters and two grandchildren.