David Shrank ,Founder and  CEO at EBTS and James met and connected sometime in the mid-2000s. Conversations between David and James about his work in support of nonprofits and other community involvement lead both men to see the value of partnering and begin to pursue opportunities related to personal development, community mental and social justice issues. David’s drive to promote his message of anti-bullying, anti-violence, and mental health’s role in creating a better society were central to many of their late night discussions and played a key role in the early stages of the creation of EBTS. James remains dedicated to his role on the EBTS Team to help guide the business and management structures that will help make the business a success. James stays on the forefront of an ever evolving system of business and consistently has new and innovative ideas to change and grow. James is consistently researching and planning how best to improve and empower the lives of their clients and constituents.