James Ackerman joined Prison Fellowship as President and CEO in 2016. Before that, he spent more than 20 years as a business executive, helping media companies like Documentary Channel, British Interactive Broadcasting, Broadway Systems, and Open TV navigate periods of transition and growth. Prior to joining Prison Fellowship as President, Ackerman spent about ten years volunteering in prison facilities, leveraging his business experience to teach prisoners important life skills, such as resume writing, job interviewing, household budgeting and personal planning. He and his wife Martha reside in California and they have two adult children.