Max James

Max James is an Air Force Academy graduate and pilot who was shot down in Vietnam twice to become the founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of American Kiosk Management, a billion-dollar global presence worldwide with 54,000 employees.

Through personal stories and business adventures, Max James delivers insightful business lessons within the pages of his new business memoir The Harder I Fall, the Higher I Bounce (publisher: Made For Success 2021).

In recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to the specialty retail field, Max James became the first inductee into the $25 Billion Specialty Retail Hall of Fame, as well Max has been featured in Fortune magazine and dozens of media publications and television appearances for his work in business and charitable contributions.



Mr. James has spent the past decade leading the charge as the Chairman of the Air Force Academy Foundation committee for the CCLD (Center for Character and Leadership Development), now called Polaris Hall.



Max and his wife Linda Johansen-James reside in Las Vegas.