James Fowler

Class of 2005

From a young age, 15-LOVE exposed me to individuals from various cultures and backgrounds. Gaining an understanding of other perspectives has allowed me to develop a rapport with individuals from all walks of life – from casual relationships in my personal life to Fortune 500 CEOs at work.

My most memorable experiences with 15-LOVE involve being surrounded by all the friends I made through the program. Friday night practices were filled with competitive tennis in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. More than 10 years later, attending the Friday practices is still as fun and lively as they were when I was in
high school.

In high school my good friend, Kenny Williams, introduced me to the program. I was a participant in the Excellence Program and taught as an instructor for a few years. Since graduating college I have become much more involved. For the past few years I have coached the 15-LOVE U18 Junior Team. I am also a member of the Board’s Investment Committee.

I graduated from the University at Albany in 2009 with a BS in Business Administration/Finance and still live in Albany. I worked for The Ayco Co. and for the past five years I have been employed by the Goldman Sachs Company. Currently I work in Private Wealth Management for high net worth individuals.