James Kinsey began employment as a sales associate in March 2001 at Karnes Company after graduating high school in 1998. James was promoted to a position of senior sales associate. James supervisor encouraged him to get a degree in marketing from the local university. The company looked favorably on employees pursuing more education and that might help James to be considered for more promotions; although the degree was not required for his present position at that time.
James Kinsey enrolled at Kelly University majoring in business with a concentration in marketing in January 2002. James was promoted to sales manager in May 2002 after one semester at Kelly University. Duties under this position were expanded