James Allen Hurley II, a distinguished entrepreneur from Bristol, Tennessee, has an extensive career spanning various industries, including technology, real estate, automotive, private equity and law enforcement. He began his entrepreneurial journey by founding a company in the wireless communications industry out of his neighbor’s garage, which grew to employ over 2,500 individuals, 4 facilities across the US, and achieved annual sales approaching a quarter-billion dollars. The company was recognized as a pioneer in remanufacturing, insurance, reverse logistics, manufacturer repair, and asset management with Fortune 100 customers, and business spanning over 10 countries. In 2005, Hurley partnered with the private equity firm Striker Partners, leading to the company’s public acquisition in 2010 to a Fortune 500 company, where he served as an Executive Industry Advisor. He continues to be involved in the wireless industry as a partner in Flextech Solutions, LLC.
Currently, Hurley serves as the CEO and Chairman of Vision, LLC, the parent company of the Hurley portfolio companies. Vision, LLC. manages a diverse portfolio that includes commercial and residential real estate, automotive, digital technology, law enforcement technology, dark fiber, private equity, and business advisory for public companies to startups. His ventures have been recognized in Fortune Magazine’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, the ACG Emerging Corporate Growth Award, and The Business Journals’ Top 100, among other industry accolades. Hurley operates on the principle that “people do business with people” and emphasizes the importance of integrity, encapsulated in his motto, “Said. Done.”
Beyond his business endeavors, Hurley is actively involved in the Bristol community. He has received several awards, including the Tennessee Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy, the Historical Heritage Alliance Award for Adaptive Reuse, and many others. He serves on multiple boards, including his family’s Love-N-People Foundation. In his personal time, Hurley enjoys outdoor activities such as wing shooting, long-range precision shooting, and racing. His passion lies in spending time with his family and passing along his business knowledge and life success to the next generation of his.






