The podcast Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, event and meeting venue Modern Moments and the Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net explores the human journey of leaders. There are stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned. This partial transcript of the most recent podcast with James DeVary has been edited for brevity and clarity.
James DeVary is a dedicated US Army veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After a successful 17-year career on Wall Street, DeVary transitioned to entrepreneurship, where he now leads Senior Helpers of Gilbert and Chandler, a thriving business with a team of 60-plus employees.
DeVary was the 2024 Gilbert Chamber Emerging Business Leader of the Year. A husband and father of two, DeVary enjoys taking on endurance challenges and races as a personal pursuit. In addition to professional and personal achievements, DeVary serves as a passionate board member of veterans charities, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting fellow veterans and their communities.
