Stuart Stoneman James has spent his career working at the intersection of sports, entertainment, media, and community impact. He began in the global sports and entertainment industry, where over 25 years he helped organizations and brands operate across international markets and connect with audiences in meaningful, culturally relevant ways. As Head of Asia Pacific for Helios Partners, Stuart worked on sponsorship and marketing initiatives tied to global properties including Arsenal Football Club, the Women's Tennis Association, and Major League Baseball in China. His role focused on building partnerships, managing cross border activations, and supporting major events such as Manchester United’s tour of China, Whitney Houston’s final world tour, and The Rolling Stones’ Asia performances. He also served as Executive Director of China Team Sailing, leading the organization through the commercial, operational, and international partnership demands of competing in the America’s Cup. The role required balancing elite sport, national representation, and global sponsorship in a high pressure, high visibility environment. Later, as co-founder of WheelsPlusWings, a media company based in China, Stuart focused on using storytelling to explore disability and inclusion in everyday life. Working with partners such as GoPro, DHL, and Porsche, the emphasis was on authenticity and changing perceptions without relying on advocacy driven framing. Across his work, Stuart takes a practical approach to leadership, emphasizing clarity, sustainability, and follow through. He values collaboration over spotlight, steady progress over grand gestures, and believes lasting impact usually comes from doing the fundamentals well, consistently, and with respect for the people involved.

Austin Pittsley has been connected to Bridge2Sports since childhood, with a passion for creating access through adaptive athletics. In 2009, he organized a fundraiser that provided the organization’s very first two sport wheelchairs, laying the groundwork for future growth. Over the years, Austin has volunteered with programs like VGSE before officially joining the staff full‑time in February 2025. His journey reflects a lifelong commitment to advancing inclusion and opportunity through sport.

Mac graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020 and completed his Masters of International Sports Management from Guilford College in 2025. Mac is passionate about recreational exercise and giving everyone the opportunity to be physically active.

With experience in physical therapy and prosthetics, Mac brings technical expertise and a joyful spirit to B2S. In his free time, Mac enjoys playing disc golf, watching Alabama football games, and spending time with his wife and child.

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Focused on impact and sustainability, her role involves grant research, identification, and application, providing operations and program support. With a background in elite sports, youth programs, fitness, and health her work helps Bridge2Sports foster strategic relationships and collaborations supporting capacity and program building.

Jessie, director of Perfect Balance NC Inc, is our contracted bookkeeper at B2S. In this role, she keeps our accounts in line and helping out with our professional organization. She has a strong background in business finance, personal assistance, and database management and uses these skills to keep BIIS on track. Outside of work, she enjoys needlework, diamond art, and creating jewelry. She also serves on her church board at New Hope Church of the Nazarene.