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James Stewart Welch Jr.
FRSA
Born
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Education
Occupation(s)Academic, Actor, Retired U.S. Army Officer, Nonprofit Leader
SpouseLori Vaun Hays
Children2
Military career
Service / branch
RankColonel (United States)[1]
Awards

James Stewart Welch Jr. FRSA is an American academic, actor, retired U.S. Army officer, and nonprofit leader. He is known for developing the corporate recovery model—Replace, Restructure, Redevelop, and Rebrand—which provides a framework for organizational recovery following ethical failures.[2]

Early life and education

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James Welch was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Margaret Baird Welch, a vocational rehabilitation counselor and playwright[3], and James Stewart "Jim" Welch, a television host and producer.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, where he was affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society. He also received the Alpha Phi Omega Carolina Community Award for his contributions to leadership and service.[5]

He then attended graduate school in Kentucky pursuing a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Kentucky. He went on to obtain a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Columbia Theological Seminary.

After working in nonprofit leadership, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida State University and a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Alabama where he became a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international business honor society.[6]

Welch later earned a Ph.D from the University of South Florida and a Master of Laws (LLM) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with his research focusing on corporate law and financial regulation.[6]

Nonprofit career

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James Welch began his career as a Presbyterian minister and nonprofit leader, serving as pastor in Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations in Kentucky,[7] North Carolina,[8] and Florida [9] His pastoral roles included serving at historic churches historic churches, Long Creek Presbyterian Church[10] in Kings Mountain, North Carolina and MacPherson Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina.[11]

In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Welch held leadership positions on committees and boards at the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He served on the Board of Trustees for the Presbyterian Foundation,[12] one of the oldest private foundations in the United States, established in 1799.[13] Welch was also a commissioner to the 217th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).[14] His book, Life Unlimited: Overcoming Obstacles on Your Path to Abundant Life, explores topics of faith and personal development.[15]

Military career

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James Welch's career in the United States Army Reserve spanned several decades, during which he served in various leadership roles.[16] He retired as a Colonel in 2021,[1] after holding positions with units such as the 350th Civil Affairs Command, a subordinate command of the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command; the 525th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade; the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School (part of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center); the 1st Corps Support Command (now the 1st Theater Sustainment Command)[17]; and the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.[18] His final assignment was as a reserve officer in the Office of the Chief of Chaplains (OCCH) at the Pentagon, serving as Strategic Planner for Future Operations and Reserve Advisor to the Chief of Policy and Government Affairs. During this time, he contributed to the Department of the Army publication Moral Leadership: DA Pam 165-19[19]

In 2021, Welch was awarded the Legion of Merit. His other military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device and gold hourglass, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.[20]

Academic career

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James Welch is currently a faculty member at the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa having taught previously at Eckerd College.[6] He has taught a range of courses, including Business Law, Strategic Management, Global Business, and Leadership. Welch has presented research at national and international academic conferences, including the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, the International Leadership Association, and the European Group for Organizational Studies.[21]

Welch's scholarly work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as business strategy, ethics, and leadership. His articles have appeared in journals including the Journal of Business Strategy, Strategy and Leadership, and the Law and Financial Markets Review.[22][23] Among his notable contributions is the corporate recovery model: Replace, Restructure, Redevelop, and Rebrand, which provides a framework for corporate recovery following ethical failure.[2] He is a fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.[24]

Acting career

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In recent years, Welch has pursued a career in film and television, appearing in both feature films and short films. His acting credits include:[25]

  • Baked with a Kiss (2022) – Perry Wright
  • The Soulmate Search (2023) – Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • Valentine's Town (2024) – Townsperson (uncredited)
  • Summer Camp (2024 film) (2024) – Reunion Camper (uncredited)
  • Screaming into the Wind (2024) – Max Giles (Short)
  • Danger on Party Island (2024) – Guard (uncredited)
  • Project Baby (2024) – Street Musician (uncredited)
  • Kissing the Sky (2024) – Newscaster (Short)
  • Love Unleashed (2024) – Sales Agent
  • The Pet Investigators (2025) – Cop (Post-production)
  • DNA Secrets (2025) – Bruno (Post-production)

Personal life

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James Welch is married to the former Lori Vaun Hays and has two children.

Publications

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Faith and Personal Development

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  • Life Unlimited: Overcoming Obstacles on Your Path to Abundant Life – (2015). ISBN 978-1490886817 (Paperback), ISBN 978-1490886879 (Hardcover).

Academic Publications

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References

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  1. ^ a b *Congressional Record*. "Promotion of Colonel James S. Welch, Jr." Volume 162, Issue 51, Senate Section, Article S1676-7, April 6, 2016. Available at: [1](https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-162/issue-51/senate-section/article/S1676-7?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22%5C%22james+s+welch+jr%5C%22%22%7D&s=2&r=1) (accessed December 10, 2024).
  2. ^ a b "Journal of Business Strategy, Volume 40, Issue 2". Emerald Publishing. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Furman University Libraries. "Ceille Baird Welch." Furman University Special Collections and Archives. Accessed [December 27, 2024]. Available at: https://libguides.furman.edu/special-collections/ceille-baird-welch
  4. ^ South Carolina ETV. "Top 5 Reasons to Love NatureScene." Published 2021. Accessed December 27, 2024. Available at: https://www.scetv.org/stories/2021/top-5-reasons-love-naturescene
  5. ^ University of South Carolina Libraries. "The Gamecock, May 5, 1986, Page 2." Accessed December 27, 2024. Available at: https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/1986-05-05/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=01%2F01%2F1985&index=0&date2=12%2F31%2F1986&words=James+Welch&searchType=advanced&sequence=0&lccn=2012218660&proxdistance=5&rows=20&ortext=&proxtext=&andtext=james+welch&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1
  6. ^ a b c "James S. Welch Jr. Faculty Profile". University of Tampa. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  7. ^ "Presbyterian Church Has New Pastor" (PDF). Carlisle Mercury Archive. Nicholas County Public Library. September 1990. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  8. ^ Lambie, Lois J. MacPherson Presbyterian Church, 1800-2000. Walsworth, 2000. 163 pages, illustrations; 24 cm. Available at [Presbyterian Historical Society Catalog](https://catalog.history.pcusa.org/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=66685&query_desc=kw%2Cwrdl%3A%20macpherson%20presbyterian). Accessed 20 December 2024.
  9. ^ "Pastor Hears Call of Army Troops". Tampa Bay Times. 2003-04-02. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  10. ^ "Long Creek Loves Being A Partner" (PDF). North Carolina Newspapers. DigitalNC. March 21, 1996. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  11. ^ "To Russia with Love: Fayetteville Church Shares Faith Overseas." *The Fayetteville Observer-Times*, Religion section, October 3, 1998. Available at [Fayetteville Observer Archives](https://fayobserver.newsbank.com) or through public library archives. Accessed December 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "James Welch Profile". MarketScreener. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Minutes of the 217th General Assembly (2006), Part I: Journal". Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  14. ^ "Minutes of the 217th General Assembly (2006), Part I: Journal". Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 2006. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  15. ^ "James S. Welch Jr. Launches LIFE UNLIMITED". Broadway World. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  16. ^ "Local Leader James Welch Called to Active Duty". TBN Weekly. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  17. ^ Photograph caption of [Chaplain James Welch]. *The News and Observer*, Page D4, April 10, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina.
  18. ^ "Ethics Symposium Archive 2014". CGSC Foundation. CGSC Foundation, Inc. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  19. ^ "DA PAM 165-19: Moral Leadership". U.S. Army. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
  20. ^ "Chaplain Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel". The Columbia Star. 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  21. ^ "EGOS 2024 Milan: Program". European Group for Organizational Studies. 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  22. ^ "James S. Welch Jr. Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  23. ^ Welch, James. Google Scholar Citations. Accessed December 24, 2024. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ESrIkioAAAAJ
  24. ^ "Fellow Profile: James Welch". The Royal Society of Arts. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  25. ^ "James S. Welch Jr. - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-08.



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