James Price

Zinco Verde, Inc.

James Price is the Vice President of Strategy for Zinco Verde, Inc., where he spearheads global innovation initiatives, strategic partnerships, and compliance efforts. Born and raised in Hawai’i with Portuguese roots, James began his career in the U.S. Army, earning certification as a Nuclear Weapons Technician and serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Operations Command. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Strategic Operations from the Joint Special Operations University.

After a decade in active service, James transitioned to private military operations, foreign service, and diplomacy. His passion for science and learning led him to focus on carbon reduction and new materials research, where he helped develop microwave-induced plasma and acoustic resonance technologies for CO₂ reduction. Now, James combines his expertise in strategic operations and material science to develop innovative multimodal models, driving clean chemistry solutions and advancing the field of material analysis and innovation.