Buie named president at Involta

By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com

Involta, a national based provider of cloud, managed IT and data center services, has named James (Jim) Buie as its new president. Mr. Buie joined the Cedar Rapids-based company in 2016 as CFO, following three decades leading sales, marketing and operational groups at major companies including ViaWest, Comcast and AT&T.

Since his arrival, he has been instrumental in growing the companyโ€™s hybrid cloud and strategic consulting offerings through the acquisitions of BluPrairie and IT|Lynk, both in 2018, and the launch of new service solutions, including a new global security solution offered through a partnership with Alert Logic and a pilot program with MyndYou aimed at detecting subtle changes in employeesโ€™ health.

Company leaders said in a release that his new appointment will help accelerate Involtaโ€™s growth trajectory in the years ahead.

โ€œWe are pleased to announce Jim Buie will continue to provide leadership and oversight in this new capacity,โ€ said Founder and CEO Bruce Lehrman. โ€œJim has been a driving force behind Involtaโ€™s strategic growth, and with his extensive knowledge of the tech industry, I am confident Involta is well-positioned to continue our development across the country.โ€

Founded in 2007, Involta is one of the fastest-growing companies in the region. It has appeared on the CBJโ€™s annual Fastest Growing Companies list seven times since 2010, as well as the Inc. 500/5000 lists. CBJ