James Hanison serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Moon Valley Nurseries, bringing over 25 years of experience in retail leadership to the company. Joining in 2024, he is playing a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence, leveraging his expertise further to strengthen the company's position in the industry.
Hanison's extensive career in retail spans renowned organizations, including Target, Walmart, and West Marine, and includes publicly traded and private equity-owned businesses. James has led global teams throughout his career and held key leadership roles in retail store management, e-commerce, retail strategy, operations transformation, marketing, and human resources. His leadership has driven large-scale transformation and ensured organizations adapt to the ever-evolving retail landscape.
Known for his Affiliative Leadership Style, Hanison is a servant leader who thrives on collaboration and empowering teams. His customer-first mentality and hands-on approach to leadership—whether visiting stores, farms, or working alongside installation and delivery teams for client projects—has shaped his belief that a company culture should be built on engagement, trust, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Hanison is an avid traveler, a student of wine through his passion for Oenology, and a dedicated Formula One enthusiast.
Favorite Tree
Manzanillo Olive