James Cochran
About James Cochran
James Cochran is a Compliance Manager at Maximus with a diverse background in quality engineering, program management, and operations supervision.
Title: Compliance Manager
James Cochran is currently the Compliance Manager at Maximus, a role he has held since 2020. He is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a Compliance Manager, he is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Professional Experience: Maximus
At Maximus, James Cochran has been serving as the Compliance Manager since 2020. In this role, he is tasked with overseeing compliance programs that help the company navigate the complex landscape of regulations and policies. His responsibilities include implementing compliance strategies, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to laws and directives pertinent to the industry.
Previous Roles: YMCA of Central Ohio
Before joining Maximus, James Cochran served as the Head Swim Coach at the YMCA of Central Ohio's Gahanna Branch from 2004 to 2012. During his 8-year tenure, he was responsible for coaching and developing swim programs, managing swim teams, and enhancing the overall swim experience for participants.
Previous Roles: LKQ Corporation
James Cochran worked at LKQ Corporation from 2002 to 2020 as a Quality Engineer and Program Manager. Over his 18-year tenure in Columbus, OH, he developed a Quality Management System (QMS) for ISO 9001 registration and established a comprehensive product quality program. This program included manufacturing supplier requirements, third-party product testing, product tracking, and defect investigation.
Education and Qualifications
James Cochran earned his MBA in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana Monroe, where he studied from 1998 to 1999. Prior to that, he received a BA in Business Management from Delta State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998.