James (Tripp) Porterfield III

Consulting CFO

As a finance executive with more than 20 years of experience, I enjoy helping businesses navigate growth with practical financial leadership and strategic insight. My background spans healthcare, aerospace manufacturing, software, food processing, and distribution, allowing me to bring a broad perspective to organizations facing complex financial decisions.

As a Consulting CFO at NAVIGATE, I partner with leadership teams to improve financial performance, strengthen operations, and develop strategies that create lasting value. I believe the best financial leaders don't simply report on the business - they help shape where it's going.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Wake Forest University before completing my MBA in Finance at Rollins College and my Master of Accounting from the University of Florida.

Outside of work, I serve on the Board of the Florida Pancreas Cancer Coalition and enjoy playing tennis and golf, hunting, and spending time with my wife and our two children.