James Hammer

James Hammer is the CEO of Mental Forge, a North Texas company that helps small and mid-size businesses put AI to practical use through automation and team training. He is also a co-founder of ATLAS Learners. James holds a Certified Digital Learning Specialist credential in AI for Learning and a Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design, both awarded with Distinction by the Digital Learning Institute in Dublin. He spent 23 years in the public classroom leading theatre programming and curriculum, and he is an award-winning director and educator. That teaching background shapes his work with organizations, which center on building the judgment teams that need to direct AI well.