James Lessnick earned a Dual MBA Graduate Degree from Regis University with concentrations in Finance & Accounting and Strategic Management. He completed an undergraduate business degree from Excelsior College with a concentration in management information systems. Since 2008, James has co-owned Business & Bookkeeping Services LLC with his wife Paula, serving clients in need of business, accounting, and analytical services. In 2016, James joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' William F. Harrah College of Hospitality as part-time faculty providing accounting instruction.