Advisory Council
James Clark
Jim Clark is an accomplished software technology executive with over 30 years of experience in product development and leadership. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in building innovative products and driving business growth for organizations ranging from agile startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, including industry leaders such as Oracle, Cloudera, and MarkLogic.
In addition to his professional achievements, Jim is deeply committed to social innovation and nonprofit board service. He currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the San Mateo County Community College Foundation, where he supports underserved students at Cañada, San Mateo, and Skyline Community Colleges. His dedication to community service extends to his roles as a volunteer with Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (PVI) for Meals on Wheels and as a “Guide” runner for the Achilles Foundation, assisting athletes with disabilities.
Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley. A longtime resident of San Mateo, he enjoys life with his wife, two daughters, and their dog. Outside of the office and boardrooms, Jim is an avid runner who has completed over 25 marathons and finds great joy in the outdoors.