Nate Brooks

Nate Brooks oversees the organization’s financial and operational aspects, collaborating with the senior management team on long-term financial planning, operational efficiencies and growth strategies. Additionally, Brooks oversees JAMS’ practice development and leads the operations team, guiding business development and strategic planning efforts for JAMS neutrals. His work also includes a focus on expanding the organization’s presence in key markets to support client needs.

With over 30 years of experience in financial and operational roles, Brooks has worked across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, biotech, software and private equity. He has managed multibillion-dollar budgets, implemented financial systems and driven efficient business growth through mergers, acquisitions and organic strategies. His expertise spans both public and private companies, where he has played key roles in launching new business lines and expanding operations.

Prior to his role with JAMS, Brooks served as CFO at PeopleSpace, where he supported significant revenue growth and played a key role in guiding the company’s strategic direction and secured a vital financial partner. He also served as president of financial services at Mobilitie, a private equity–backed telecommunications firm, where he was instrumental in expanding the company’s growth platform, establishing a new financial services division and securing the resources needed to support large-scale initiatives. Brooks also held leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase/Washington Mutual, where he managed financial operations for the commercial banking group, guided integration efforts during a major merger and enhanced profitability through operational improvements. During his tenure at Sprint/Clearwire Corporation, he oversaw financial planning for the company’s national network expansion and advanced initiatives designed to strengthen efficiency and develop new lines of business.

Brooks holds a B.S. in accounting from Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business and is a certified public accountant. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.