james c. ragland

James C. Ragland has spent his life fighting to protect and serve the less fortunate. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, he has served the Columbus community as an educator, public servant, school development officer, and advocate for minority and small businesses.
For almost 20 years, James has developed a career that includes work as a legislative aide for Columbus City Council, the Executive Director of the University District Organization at The Ohio State University, and the founding Development Director of Cristo Rey Columbus High School. Currently, James is the CEO of Ragland Enterprises, a full service consulting firm specializing in capacity building for minority businesses. His portfolio of clients includes: Corna Kokosing Construction, Future Ready Columbus, Columbus Area Integrated Health Services, Masters Preparatory Academy, The City of Columbus, Franklin County (Columbus, Ohio), and The United Way of Central Ohio.
James was appointed to the Columbus City Schools Board of Education in December 2018.

He currently resides on the east side of Columbus with his wife, Terrie and two children.